Beer City Half San Jose
San Jose, California, United States
May, 2027 (TBD)
1mi, 5k, 10k, Half-marathon
Race Information
Join other participants at Almaden Lake Park for the Beer City Half in San Jose, the third stop in the Beer City Half Series. The Beer City Half San Jose include a half marathon, 10k, and 5k races, as well as the new Questicorn - a unicorn-themed fun run/walk. The post-race celebration offers you a selection of brews from the great San Jose-area brewers. There are special tasting tickets for those who want to attend for the beer only.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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