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Beer City Half Marathon 10k & 5k
February 21, 2026
Santa Rosa
Trail
100-500
Fast & Flat
Urban
High: 62°
/ Low: 43°
Overview
Are you a fan of beer? Then the Beer City Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k is for you! What better way to kick off Beer City Festival than a beautiful run around Santa Rosa, California?
A beautiful and friendly city, Santa Rosa is a great place to visit, with several things to do, places to see, accommodations to indulge, and weather to enjoy; It also happens to be a great place to run!
The Santa Rosa Creek, in particular, is a jewel of Santa Rosa, making for a memorable and scenic experience for all runners lucky enough to participate in the Beer City Races.
Course Description
Taking runners around Santa Rosa Creek, the Beer City Half Marathon starts and finishes at “A Place to Play” in Santa Rosa, journeying runners in a figure eight pattern around Piner Creek and Peterson Creek Trails.
Moving to the Southern side of the creek, runners will then crossover at Fulton, loop around Peirson Street, and ultimately find themselves back at “A Place to Play” to finish the course.
Every participant receives a special key to Beer City t-shirt, a custom Beer City beer glass, and of course, the usual including bib, chip time, free raceday photos, and a finisher’s medal.
Afterward, be sure to stick around downtown Santa Rosa to indulge at the Beer City Festival; that is if you’re 21+.
