Beer running and biking round-up
• May 18th, 2010 • Category: Beer RacesI’ve decided to start posting running and biking races with beer as a significant component. Not sure yet how often — bi-weekly? Monthly? Drop me a line at tim@draftmag.com if you know of any events to add to a future list. Thanks! - The Beer Runner
What South Lyon Hotel Beer Fun Run 
When Saturday, July 24, 4 pm
Where South Lyon Hotel, 201 N. Lafayette, South Lyon, Michigan
Description An untimed 3.2-mile fun run with beer at the start…at the aid station… AND at the finish. Oh, and your bib will get you another beer at the hotel. There will be on-site registration.
More info here
What Four on the Fourth 4k at Avery Brewing
When Sunday, July 4, 9 am
Where Avery Brewing Company, 5763 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
Description All entrants receive a tech tee shirt, finish line refreshments and food along and age group winners receive a case of Avery beer. But get this — overall male and female winners WIN THEIR WEIGHT IN BEER. This may be the best race prize ever.
More info here
What Bier Market 5K Run and Crawl
When Saturday, June 19, 7pm
Where Market Square Park, West 25th and Lorain Avenue, Cleveland
Description run/walk throughout the streets of Cleveland’s historic neighborhood - and finish with beer at the Bier Markt post race. Close to 1,000 runners and revelers are expected this year.
More info here
What 1st Annual Charlotte 1K Beer Run
When Race time is 12 PM Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Where The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 215 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC
Description $25 entry includes T-shirt, 2 pints of Olde Mecklenburg Beer and BBQ. Proceeds go to Pints for Prostates
More info here
What The Great Urban Race
When Various races through November
Where Coast to coast
Description Teams get a list of 12 city-related challenges to complete — including puzzles, physical tasks, scavenger hunts, etc. — and racers can only walk, run or use public transportation to finish. An official description called the event “beer friendly,” and one past competitor even described taking a mid-race beer break.
More info here
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