2026 Beer City Relay
Run the 5th annual 20K Beer City Relay in Asheville, North Carolina
Pull together a team of 4, a team of 2 or run the single 5k option and come celebrate beer with us at one of Asheville’s largest breweries: New Belgium Brewing!
The race takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 with the first wave of runners starting 8:00 am.
Each runner completes the same 5k course one at a time.
So, grab some friends and come celebrate Beer City USA with the 2026 Beer City Relay in Asheville, NC!
After your done running, enjoy the after-race party with a beer (21 and over). This takes place at the New Belgium Brewery, one of Asheville’s Largest breweries.
Part of the 2026 Chasing Pints Running Series
6 Unique Breweries ~ 6 Unique Races is Western North Carolina’s newest way to race to the taps.
The 2026 Chasing Pints Running Series includes six different brewery races across Western North Carolina with a variety of distances! Explore new breweries, get your miles in, and toast to your achievement at the finish line with a different beer from a different craft brewery. Every race in this series includes a post-race beer in registration for runners that are 21+. Become a Six Pack OR Partial Pack Runner for savings and special prizes! Register for the series before May 24th to receive a discount on registrations!
The Beer City Relay in Asheville is one of the two spring races in the 2025 Chasing Pints running series.
Team Packet Pick Up Options.
One team member can pick up the team packets. Please make sure to register all team members under your chosen team name.
- Friday, May 22nd, 4:30-6pm at New Belgium Brewery
- Saturday, May 23rd, 7:00am – 8am at New Belgium Brewery
Registration Fees
Fees include –
- Race shirt
- A Beer on us
- Donation to charity
- Commemorative finisher “medal”
Team Categories – Team Awards
Special awards will be given out to the fastest team in each of the following categories: All Male, All Female and Mixed Gender. Also, the two overall FASTEST teams (in any category) will receive four $25 gift certificates to Jus’ Running!
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This race is produced by Kick It Events Management, a small family owned business producing outstanding events in Asheville and the surrounding area! Come run with us!
