Niagara Falls Craft Beer & Music Running Festival
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Niagara Falls Craft Beer & Music Running Festival
The Niagara Falls Craft Beer & Music Running Festival takes place on August 1, 2026 in downtown Niagara Falls, New York. The event is presented by iRun WNY in cooperation with The Craft Kitchen & Bar and uses out and back routes along the Niagara Falls State Park Pedestrian Path and the Lower Niagara River Gorge. All races start and finish near the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center by Aquarium 360.
Distances offered include:
- 5K Run
- 10K Run
- 15K Run
- 1 Mile Fun Walk
Online registration remains open until race day. Participants who register by July 24 at 9am are guaranteed a festival t shirt in their requested size on race morning; late registrants may receive an alternate gift if shirts are gone. Packet pickup and race day registration occur at the start/finish area on race morning. Public street parking and nearby city lots are available within a short walk of the start and The Craft.
Post race activities take place at The Craft and feature live music on the patio, a craft vendor area, pizza from DiCamillo Bakery, and craft beer specials for attendees 21 and older; the first craft beer or a soda is provided at no charge to eligible participants. Professional RFID timing and real time results are provided and finish line photos and certificates are available through the event platform. Organizers reserve the right to reschedule or convert to a virtual 5K with no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
