5K Beer Run x Blackbird Brewery | 2025 NC Brewery Running Series

About this event

The event lasts 3 hours.

We are the North Carolina Brewery Running Series® and we run for beer! See you at Blackbird Brewery on Saturday, May 17th! 🏃‍♂️🍻

Join us for a 5K-ish fun run that starts and ends at Blackbird Brewery. Run, walk, jog - whatever goes! This event is for all ages and fitness levels. Move at your own pace, enjoy some fresh air, and then celebrate with a locally made, cold craft beverage at the finish line! 🎉

Event Details:

• When: Saturday, May 17, 11am
• Where: Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest, NC
• Course: We’ve mapped out a 5K-ish course that winds around Wake Forest's greenways.

Celebrate at the finish line!

Registration includes:

• A craft beverage (1) of choice from Blackbird Brewery 🍺
• Your choice of a collector's pint glass or series swag item from the Brewery Running Series 🎁
• Access to the day's festivities like live music, food trucks, games with our partners and sponsors 🎉
• And more!

Our Mission:

Be active. Have fun. Give back. A portion of all proceeds from this event support local nonprofits, helping to make a positive impact in our community. 🙌

Important Event Details:

• This is an untimed fun run – all walkers, runners, and joggers are welcome! 👟
• Open course: The event takes place on public roads, so you are responsible for obeying traffic laws and being aware of your surroundings.
• ID required: Bring a valid ID or driver’s license. You don’t need to be 21 to participate, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the beer. Underage participants will receive a token for a non-alcoholic beverage. 🍹
• Rain or shine: The event will go on, no matter the weather! 🌧️☀️

Registration is limited to the size of the taproom, so sign up today to guarantee your spot! 💨

Keep an eye on your inbox! We’ll send final details and reminders the week of the event, including anything else you need to know to participate.

Questions? Reach out to us at: [email protected]

Let’s run, drink, and give back together at Blackbird Brewery! 🌟 #Lifeisbrewtiful #BreweryRunningSeries #NCRun #RunFarDrinkLocal