Beer City Half Alameda

Lace up your running shoes for the Beer City Half Alameda on Saturday, July 11, 2026, a distinctive event that blends a scenic run with a vibrant craft beer celebration in Alameda, California. Offering distances for every runner, choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, alongside the unique Beer Stroll and the entertaining Beat the Beast Beer Mile. The courses are notably flat, primarily running on paved roads, bike paths, and multi-use trails, with the Half Marathon featuring a minimal 23 feet of elevation gain, making it an ideal race for achieving personal bests or enjoying a relaxed run. You'll traverse picturesque routes around Alameda Point, past historic landmarks like the USS Hornet, through Crab Cove, and along the beautiful beachfront, offering continuous oceanfront scenery and an urban park run environment. Typical race day conditions in July promise pleasant weather, with highs around 72F and lows around 57F, and a 0% chance of precipitation.

The Beer City Half Alameda begins and concludes at Radium Runway near Waterfront Park and Seaplane Lagoon, serving as the central hub for both the race and the post-run Beer City Festival. Aid stations are strategically placed every 1 to 1.5 miles, supplying runners with water, Skratch sports drink, and, for half marathoners, GU gels and blocks. What truly sets this race apart is the festive atmosphere and incredible post-race experience; all participants receive a unique Beer City shirt, a custom tasting glass, and the coveted "Key to Beer City" finisher's medal, granting unlimited tasting at the festival featuring local Alameda and California brewers. Beyond the races, the event extends into a full day of fun with "The Beermazing Race," a scavenger hunt visiting local taprooms, and the "Shindig" after-party, complete with music, food trucks, and games, making it a well-organized, family-friendly, and highly-rated themed run.