Hops & Huffs 5K - Cartecay River Brewing Co.
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 11:30AM EDT
- Location East Ellijay, Georgia
- Price $39.10 - $44.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Hops & Huffs 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the picturesque Cartecay River Brewing Co. in Ellijay, Gilmer! This unique event combines the thrill of running with the joy of craft beer, creating the ultimate run-and-relax experience. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with friends, the flat and fast course is perfect for runners and walkers of all skill levels.
Participants will be rewarded with a complimentary pour at the brewery after the race, making it a fantastic way to unwind and celebrate your finish while soaking in the vibrant community atmosphere. Prizes await the top finishers, including awards for overall champions and age group categories, from youth to seasoned athletes. So lace up your shoes, join in the excitement, and raise a glass to a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and craft brews at the Hops & Huffs 5K!
Participants will be rewarded with a complimentary pour at the brewery after the race, making it a fantastic way to unwind and celebrate your finish while soaking in the vibrant community atmosphere. Prizes await the top finishers, including awards for overall champions and age group categories, from youth to seasoned athletes. So lace up your shoes, join in the excitement, and raise a glass to a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and craft brews at the Hops & Huffs 5K!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP, TAKE OFF, AND THEN RAISE A GLASS AT THE FINISH LINE! THE HOPS & HUFFS 5K BLENDS FAST MILES WITH FRESH POURS FOR THE ULTIMATE RUN-AND-RELAX EXPERIENCE. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL BEST OR CRUISING WITH FRIENDS, THIS EVENT DELIVERS A FUN, HIGH-ENERGY ATMOSPHERE FROM START TO LAST SIP.
HOPS & HUFF 5K BRINGS TOGETHER A LOVE OF RUNNING AND CRAFT BEER IN THE HEART OF NORTH GEORGIA. HOSTED BY CARTECAY RIVER BREWING COMPANY, THIS FUN AND FESTIVE 5K FEATURES A FLAT, FAST COURSE THROUGH ELLIJAY, MAKING IT AN EXCELLENT OPTION FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
ALL REGISTERED 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE ONE COMPLIMENTARY POUR AT THE BREWERY FOLLOWING THE RACE (PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO REDEEM). ITS THE PERFECT WAY TO COOL DOWN, CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH, AND SOAK IN THE COMMUNITY VIBE WITH FELLOW RUNNERS.
FOR THOSE BRINGING THE SPEED, THERES PLENTY ON THE LINE. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL FINISHERS, INCLUDING MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, AND SENIOR MASTERS DIVISIONS. AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL ALSO BE GIVEN IN THE STANDARD FIVE-YEAR INCREMENTS FROM 10 & UNDER THROUGH 80+, ENSURING COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS ALL LEVELS.
RUN HARD. RECOVER RESPONSIBLY. CHEERS TO A GREAT RACE DAY AT HOPS & HUFF
HOPS & HUFF 5K BRINGS TOGETHER A LOVE OF RUNNING AND CRAFT BEER IN THE HEART OF NORTH GEORGIA. HOSTED BY CARTECAY RIVER BREWING COMPANY, THIS FUN AND FESTIVE 5K FEATURES A FLAT, FAST COURSE THROUGH ELLIJAY, MAKING IT AN EXCELLENT OPTION FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
ALL REGISTERED 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE ONE COMPLIMENTARY POUR AT THE BREWERY FOLLOWING THE RACE (PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO REDEEM). ITS THE PERFECT WAY TO COOL DOWN, CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH, AND SOAK IN THE COMMUNITY VIBE WITH FELLOW RUNNERS.
FOR THOSE BRINGING THE SPEED, THERES PLENTY ON THE LINE. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL FINISHERS, INCLUDING MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, AND SENIOR MASTERS DIVISIONS. AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL ALSO BE GIVEN IN THE STANDARD FIVE-YEAR INCREMENTS FROM 10 & UNDER THROUGH 80+, ENSURING COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS ALL LEVELS.
RUN HARD. RECOVER RESPONSIBLY. CHEERS TO A GREAT RACE DAY AT HOPS & HUFF
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & Awesome Race Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$44.10
CLOSED -
Sip & Stroll
Incl. $4.10 Fee & Awesome Race Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$44.10
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.10 Fee & Awesome Race Shirt
$39.10
CLOSEDRun when & where you want, send in you time.
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