Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch
From beercity
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location San Ramon, California
- Price Free - $101.70
- Races 8 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and raise a glass at the highly anticipated Beer City Half™ at Bishop Ranch! Taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in the beautiful San Ramon, Contra Costa, this exciting event promises a memorable experience for all participants. Organised by Beer City, this Race of Champions will not only feature the scenic routes of the half marathon but also award the prestigious Golden Growler to the top points leaders of the Beer City Half Series.
This year, the half marathon will offer a total purse of $5,000 for the podium winners, along with some thrilling surprises throughout the day. Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with local brews, stunning sights, and the vibrant atmosphere of the Beer City Festival. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant, come celebrate the East Bay's love for great beer and community spirit! Don’t miss out on an event that combines fitness and fun – mark your calendars and get ready to dig it!
This year, the half marathon will offer a total purse of $5,000 for the podium winners, along with some thrilling surprises throughout the day. Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with local brews, stunning sights, and the vibrant atmosphere of the Beer City Festival. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant, come celebrate the East Bay's love for great beer and community spirit! Don’t miss out on an event that combines fitness and fun – mark your calendars and get ready to dig it!
Organiser's Description
Join us on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025 at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon for our Race of Champions. At this Beer City Half, we will award the Golden Growler to the points leaders of the Beer City Half Series. Also, for this one race only, we will award a purse for the podium winners of the half marathon along with some other surprises. ($5,000 total).
So join in! See the sights, run the roads, and drink the brews that make the East Bay a home base for beer lovers. Beer City Festival is a full weekend of fun. Drink local and dig it!
So join in! See the sights, run the roads, and drink the brews that make the East Bay a home base for beer lovers. Beer City Festival is a full weekend of fun. Drink local and dig it!
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt, Tasting Glass, Key to Beer City
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$101.70
A race that loops around Annabel Lake and then takes out on the Iron Horse Trail, across the NEW Bollinger Canyon Bridge, around BR 1 and out to a turn around in San Ramon. Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup. -
10k
Incl. $5.05 Fee & T-Shirt, Tasting Glass, Key to Beer City
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$72.55
A great 10k to get you ready for beer tasting and a great party! You run the half marathon course, around Annabel Lake and across the NEW Bollinger Canyon Bridge to a turn around on the Iron Horse Trail. Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup. Lucky you. -
5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt, Tasting Glass, Key to Beer City
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
A lovely 5k romp around Annabel Lake and back. Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup. -
Beer Stroll
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt, Tasting Glass, Key to Beer City
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:10AM EDT)
$27.50
The Beer Stroll is a gentle mile that starts and ends with BEER. You get all the amenities, too. Shirt, tasting glass, Key to Beer City. Unlimited tasting. We do not time the Beer Stroll or track who comes in first. Everyone is a winner with this one. -
Beat the Beast Beer Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sun 26th October 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$32.80
It's the grandaddy of them all! Join us for our beer mile to beat all beer miles. You will drink 4 x 12 beers (no shotgunning) and run 1/4 mile between each of them. Beat the other runners. AND beat the Beer City Beast! Lose to the Beast or Lose your cookies, and you're OUT of the race. Comes with a special medal and pin. -
The Beermazing Race
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Cape
Sun 26th October 2025 (1:00PM EDT)
$16.90
Meet up with us at Shindig for THE afternoon challenge. We dare you to visit as many of our partner taprooms as you can in a single afternoon and to do gather clues along the way. Includes Beer Trolley Pass -
Designated Driver - Strategy Partner
Incl. Cape
Sun 26th October 2025 (1:00PM EDT)
Free
Help your Beermazing Racer out! You provide a sober hand to guide strategy and perhaps drive. Includes Beer Trolley Pass. -
Beer Tasting Only, Beer Trolley, Beer Tours
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
It's a full day of fun. Unlimited tasting is included for your run but if you're buying for a Lazy Friend, tickets are here. Also hop on the Trolley to visit all of our brewery friends.
Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch
