About This Race

Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Almaden Lake Park for Beer City Half™ San Jose! See the sights, run the trails, and drink the brews that make San Jose a home base for beer lovers. Beer City Festival is a full day of fun. Drink local and dig it!

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Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, Beer Stroll, Beat the Beast Beer Mile: T-Shirt

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Half Marathon Half Marathon
Beer City Half San Jose runs along the Guadalupe River, Los Alamitos, and Calero Creek Trails. Net altitude gain is 224 feet.
$95.00
Increases Dec 28
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10k 10K
Beer City Half's 10k runs along the Guadalupe River and Los Alamitos Trails.
$72.50
Increases Dec 28
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5k 5K
Beer City Half's 5k runs along the Guadalupe River and around Lake Almaden.
$45.00
Increases Dec 28
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Beer Stroll
Get your Stroll on for this 1 mile run/walk! Start with a taste of beer and finish with one or more! The Beer Stroll is designed for people who want a shirt, beer, and a medal. Exercise, not so much.
$30.00
Increases Apr 14
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Beat the Beast Beer Mile
Race the Rex is a beer mile with a twist. You have to drink 4 beers over a mile AND you have to stay ahead of the T-Rex or you're out of the race! 4 beers included in ticket.
$30.00
Increases Apr 14
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Beer Tasting Only
Beer only!
$35.00
Increases May 30
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