BRC 5K Hops & Rocks Beer Fest
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BRC Blue Coat Run & Beer Festival
The BRC Blue Coat Run is a five kilometer road race held at the Riverfront Promenade in Burlington, New Jersey on September 19, 2026. The course is a USATF certified, flat and fast 3.1 mile loop through historic Burlington with views of the Delaware River. Race entries are strictly capped at 350 participants. Free parking is available off High Street and the NJ Transit River LINE has a stop close to the starting area.
The event includes a beer festival presented by Swedesboro Brewing Company and partner locations. The festival features beers from four locations with 30 beers pouring, a dedicated tent offering six specialty mixers and three frozen slushies, live entertainment, and food trucks along the riverfront. A tasting package is offered for $30 with a reduced price for members; individual draft pints, specialty cocktails, slushies, and canned pours are available at set prices with member discounts. The race offers overall cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers and age group awards across multiple divisions. Race shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by August 19, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
