Beer City Half™ San Jose

Beer City Half™ San Jose

Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Almaden Lake Park for Beer City Half™ San Jose! See the sights, run the trails, and drink the brews that make San Jose a home base for beer lovers. Beer City Festival is a full day of fun. Drink local and dig it!

Events:

• Half Marathon
• 10k
• 5k
• Beer Stroll
• Beat the Beast Beer Mile
• Beer Tasting Only

The day starts with The Beer City Half at Almaden Lake Park for a run around the park and then up the Alamitos, Calero Creek and Guadalupe Creek Trails. Beer City Festival includes a half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. See parts of San Jose you didn't know existed. The Beer Stroll is a 1-mile walk around Almaden Lake. The post-race refreshment will introduce you to some of San Jose's and California's best brewers.

What's included for runners:

• Shirt
• Key to Beer City finisher's medal
• Custom tasting glass

Beat the Beast Beer Mile: Race others and one of our Beer City Beasts! Drink 4 12-oz beers while running a mile. If the beast catches you, you're out of the race.

Shindig: Post-race party at Clandestine Brewing with music, food trucks, and games. Your ticket covers your first beer.