updated 6/19/2025

Do you need volunteers? If I volunteer, what do I get?

Yes, of course, we do! To learn more about volunteering opportunities, click on Volunteers in the menu of this website. Volunteering is a good and fun thing to do in its own right but in addition you can earn admission to the beer festival on race day and may also be able to earn an entry to a future Beer City. Feel free to Email us if you have questions. 

 

Where does the race start and finish? What times?

All races start and finish at the Beer City Festival area in Radium Runway which is immediately adjacent to Waterfront Park in Alameda (directions). Start times are:

 

8:30 am: Half Marathon starts
8:45 am: 10k Start
9:00 am: 5k Start
9:10 am: Beer Stroll
9:30 am: Post-race beer tasting opens 
11:00 am: Beat The Beast Beer Mile 
                   Beer City Trolley begins service

 

Where do I park? Is it free?

There is free parking on-street and (even better) just a short walk to Sea Plane Lagoon parking.  (directions.) 

 

What are the bib pickup times and locations?

You can pickup your bib (and shirt) at these times/places:

Friday, July 18, 2025, 4 - 6pm. Location TBD
Saturday, July 19, 2025  7:30am on Start/Finish (directions)

 

What kind of schwag is there?

Each finisher receives a soft and wonderful Beer City shirt, a Beer City tasting glass, a custom bib, and the coveted Key Beer City medal. 

 

Will there be beer? What else will be at the finish?

Yes indeed there is beer. As much as you like. We will have a house pour with Lagunitas, Drakes, and Fieldwork. We expect a handful of our friends to be there as well, like Almanac, Faction, and East Brother. There will also be post-race treats and drinks. The post race party closes at noon and we head out for fun together at the nearby breweries.

 

What's your refund policy?

Beer City allows you to defer your registration to any of our other events at any time. You can also transfer your race to a friend. No questions asked. Your race credit is good for up to a year. Here is a little tutorial on how to manage your registration. 

 

We don't offer cash refunds under any circumstance. Please consider purchasing race insurance. This is exactly what it's here for. It's available when you register.