The championship finale of the Beer City Half Northern California Series will feature $5,000 in prize money and a full day of fresh beer in San Ramon on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Sunday’s festivities start early, as runners will take off at 8:30 a.m. to participate in a half marathon, 10K and a 5K along scenic routes around the 2.5-mile loop on Annabel Lake and parts of the 32-mile Iron Horse Trail.
The winner of the half marathon will receive something known as the Golden Growler. Runners will cross the finish line and head straight to the Beer City Festival, which calls itself a “traveling beer circus” that is spending the weekend in San Ramon showcasing the East Bay’s top craft beers, live music, games and food.
The celebration kicks off Saturday, Oct. 25, with the Load In pre-race party from