Groton City Brew Run

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12
2026
Run the Groton City Brew Run at Eastern Point Beach on Saturday, September 12, 2026 for a fun 5K or kids race. Toast your finish at a lively brewfest with music, food and local beers.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Groton City Brew Run is an annual event presented by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and Groton Utilities on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is a 5K run and walk held at Eastern Point Beach in Groton, Connecticut, followed by a brewfest with music and food. The race uses a single mass start for runners and walkers. Tech shirts are provided for 5K participants while supplies last, based on order of registration.

Distances and event options

  • 5K
  • Kids' Run

Additional event options listed by the organizer include beer garden access only and a combined 5K plus beer garden access. The kids' run is free with required pre-registration and is open to children age 10 and under. Beer garden events are restricted to ages 21 to 99.

Location and logistics

Place: Eastern Point Beach, 1 Beach Pond Road, Groton, CT 06340. Packet pickup is available on race day, with early packet pickup offered at the City of Groton Municipal Lobby on September 4 and September 5. A course map and an attached PDF are provided; the organizer notes a temporary route was used in 2024 and 2025 due to Shore Avenue construction. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km