Craft Beer Half Marathon
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Event details
The Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler takes place on March 28, 2026, at Brixham Park, 15810 Ballantyne Medical Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277. The event includes these options:
- Half Marathon
- 5 Miler
- Virtual Runner - Half Marathon
- Virtual Runner - 5 Miler
- Half Marathon Relay - 3 or less people
The Half Marathon and 5 Miler fields are limited to 2,000 runners combined. Virtual registration and a relay option are offered. Entry fees and registration deadlines vary by event.
Course and race logistics
The half marathon course is roughly half on paved greenway trails and half on roads. Timing is provided by a race timing partner and disposable timing tags are distributed during packet pick up. There is a 3:00 hour time limit for the Half Marathon (13:45 per mile pace) and a 1:15 hour time limit for the 5 Miler (15:00 per mile pace).
There will be six water stops on the Half Marathon and two water stops on the 5 Miler. Portable toilets are located on the half marathon course at approximately miles 2.5, 4.5, 6.5, 8.5, 10, and 12. A medical tent will be located near the finish line. Dogs and strollers are not allowed. Bag check is not provided.
Packet pick up is held at designated locations the days before the race; race day packet pick up is available only for those who purchased Will Call. Every registered participant is guaranteed a race shirt if registered by March 15; shirts are available in long or short sleeve and sizes are final. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top finisher in each division. An expo with beer sampling from local breweries and live music at the start and finish are part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
