Running? Good! Beer? Even better! Combine the two and you have a doubly wonderful time, as each of these races across the country can attest. But it’s not all about getting your drink on (ok, maybe it is). Read on to learn what these races have to offer beyond the bottom of a pint glass.
Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest 5K
September 28, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas 1 of 6
North Texas really enjoys doing it big for Oktoberfest, and one the most festive celebrations occurs at the famous Rahr & Sons Brewing Company in Fort Worth. Grab your traditional German garb, and get ready to run or walk this celebration of all things beer. Live German polka music and hand-crafted German-style lagers await finishers in the bier garden.
Tyranena Beer Run
November 2, 2019 in Lake Mills, Wisconsin 2 of 6
Come for the beer, stay for the cash prizes—or maybe we have that backward. Both routes of the race (a 13.1 and a 4.37 mile) begin and end at the Tyranena Beer Run . All participants receive a Tyranena Beer Run t-shirt, two drink tickets for beer—or another beverage of choice—and a ticket for a post-race dinner. Cash prizes are also awarded for each age group/route. The race is in its 11th year, and it's obvious why it's so popular.
Wicked Wine Run
Varied Dates and Locations 3 of 6
For runners that are more into wine than beer, head to a Wicked Wine Run. Started in 2013, the Wicked Wine Run series is a bonafide running (and drinking) phenomenon, with more than 25 races across the United States—and more being added all the time. Sign up for the evening 5K or the 1K tasting walk—or both!—followed by a rocking after-party with food trucks, live music and you guessed it, more wine!
Cosmo 7K Series
Varied Dates and Locations 4 of 6
This all-ladies fun run treats participants to a variety of Three Olives Vodka Cosmos at the finish of the 7K. The whole event includes friends, food, music and even shopping. Registrants are gifted with a finisher medal, tech tee, goodie bag and a martini glass for sampling different styles of cosmos. The race is capped, so gather your girlfriends and register now to ensure some sipping time!
Santo de Mayo 5K
May 2020 in Houston, Texas 5 of 6
Any mention of Houston, Texas, is liable to bring with it thoughts of humidity and sprawl. But the city has a lot to offer, including claims to Texas' oldest craft brewery, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, where this race begins and ends. It also takes place in May (hence the name, Santo de Mayo), so that humid weather isn't anything you have to sweat about. Don't have many friends who are into running? No worries—invite anyone and everyone to hang out at the after party party and cheer on the participants.
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