Overall Rating
Overall Rating (39 Reviews)
4.7
(39 Ratings) 🏆 (39 Reviews)
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2.7
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4.3
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4.4
SWAG
4.2
The World’s Best Beer Run is here! This one-of-a-kind event is held at The Barlow in Sebastopol, a favorite gathering spot in Northern California. It features the acclaimed IPA10K, 3K, plus new Half Marathon and Obstacle courses, and a rocking post-race Brewfest, with viewing of the Beer Mile Invitational, Brewery … MORE
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    The race was great. Beautiful scenery. The after party with blocks of tasting booths was awesome! Can't wait for next year! Definitely gonna sign up for the beer mile with … MORE

    The race was great. Beautiful scenery. The after party with blocks of tasting booths was awesome! Can’t wait for next year! Definitely gonna sign up for the beer mile with my friends.

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    Susie_Tse REPEAT RUNNER '21

    I'm so glad this was back on again this year and that they moved the Beer Mile competitions up an hour. Parts of the course are beautiful with fields and … MORE

    I’m so glad this was back on again this year and that they moved the Beer Mile competitions up an hour. Parts of the course are beautiful with fields and farm animals, vineyards, and a lovely downhill trail with lots of trees. The beer and cider vendors were awesome and you could feel the energy and excitement. The pre-run toast is always fun too! Also glad they had a 3k for younger and shorter distance participants. I’m glad it was later in the Fall as the leaves were kind of starting to change color!

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    mfurman83 REPEAT RUNNER '21

    Event with a ton of breweries and other vendors for post race party. There are a perfect amount of water stops along the course and the course is very scenic. … MORE

    Event with a ton of breweries and other vendors for post race party. There are a perfect amount of water stops along the course and the course is very scenic. The mile markers this year were a little off (specifically 4, 5, &6). Overall a fun time!

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    bcuppoletti REPEAT RUNNER '21

    Well run event. Beautiful course . Has some good hills be prepared. I loved the shaded path on way back to finish. Photographers spread out. Nice beer tasting after race. MORE

    Well run event. Beautiful course . Has some good hills be prepared. I loved the shaded path on way back to finish. Photographers spread out. Nice beer tasting after race.

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    runningbrave75 FIRST-TIMER '19

    This course is fast and really fun. The scenery and the fact that it was overcast didn’t take away from that. I would recommend it to anyone. MORE

    This course is fast and really fun. The scenery and the fact that it was overcast didn’t take away from that. I would recommend it to anyone.

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    chg1110 FIRST-TIMER '19

    Super fun race with lots of camaraderie during the beerfest for runners and non runners alike. Lots of beers (and a few ciders) from all walks of life with an … MORE

    Super fun race with lots of camaraderie during the beerfest for runners and non runners alike. Lots of beers (and a few ciders) from all walks of life with an understandable emphasis on the IPAs. The shuttle service that went from Santa Rosa to the Barlow was so helpful! Made the race morning way less stressful.

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    morgenlanning REPEAT RUNNER '19

    Great runner's vibe. Everyone is cheerful and supportive. Scenic running route and great beer waiting for you at the finish line. Super fun just chillin after the race, drinking good … MORE

    Great runner’s vibe. Everyone is cheerful and supportive. Scenic running route and great beer waiting for you at the finish line. Super fun just chillin after the race, drinking good beer, listening to great music. Can’t go wrong.

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    BeerBlazer REPEAT RUNNER '19

    You can have all the beer you want after the race with 20+ breweries serving 2 or more varieties. The only medal you need from a race as it is … MORE

    You can have all the beer you want after the race with 20+ breweries serving 2 or more varieties. The only medal you need from a race as it is practical as it is a bottle opener. Course is deceptive as it has a bit of a slow incline for first 2 miles then flattens out and then a bit of decline on last mile. Nice event but no mile markers this year so hope they bring that back next year.

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    goldenbearflyer REPEAT RUNNER '18

    Sebastopol is beautiful, and the course is not very difficult -- what little uphill there is occurs in the first half of the run, the last couple of miles are … MORE

    Sebastopol is beautiful, and the course is not very difficult — what little uphill there is occurs in the first half of the run, the last couple of miles are easy — and then you get to try lots of good beer! My favorite is Crooked Goat, but there are many really nice brews such as Bear Republic and others! This is a super fun time! I have run it in 2017 and 2018, and it has been sunny and awesome.

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    angfabchang REPEAT RUNNER '18

    The course was surprisingly challenging, with it being uphill almost the entire first half of the 10K. The after party was a blast! The course was clean, the drink stations … MORE

    The course was surprisingly challenging, with it being uphill almost the entire first half of the 10K. The after party was a blast! The course was clean, the drink stations were stocked, and the expo was extremely well organized.

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    mderrico FIRST-TIMER '18

    I will definitely come back to do this race again next year. We put together a team to race and stuck around after to enjoy tastings from all the local … MORE

    I will definitely come back to do this race again next year. We put together a team to race and stuck around after to enjoy tastings from all the local breweries. Then we watched the beer mile which was super impressive. Overall the race ran very smoothly, nicely organized. Loved the route through the vineyards and on safe roads/side paths.

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    rascals2 FIRST-TIMER '18

    Great medal; love that it's a bottle opener! Not a big beer lover, but the cider was great! Watching the Beer Mile races was SO entertaining -- amazing!!! Beautiful course. MORE

    Great medal; love that it’s a bottle opener! Not a big beer lover, but the cider was great! Watching the Beer Mile races was SO entertaining — amazing!!! Beautiful course.

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    imusisgs REPEAT RUNNER '18

    I really enjoyed this race. If you're looking for a flat course this isn't it though. This year the results were a little rocky in getting to us. MORE

    I really enjoyed this race. If you’re looking for a flat course this isn’t it though. This year the results were a little rocky in getting to us.

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    sarahsonders REPEAT RUNNER '18

    Beer toast at the start is really fun! Great race to start running season in the spring with and not take that seriously. They do two waves of runners those … MORE

    Beer toast at the start is really fun! Great race to start running season in the spring with and not take that seriously. They do two waves of runners those that are serious racers who plan to finish under an hour and the second wave for those more casual. Thought this split the pack up nicely. The beer festival at the end was amazing and watching the beer mile was unique and fun!

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    acm804 FIRST-TIMER '18

    It was a fun race with perfect weather. Not too big and not too small. Packet pickup was easy. The post-race event was well-done and fun. Good breweries. Love the … MORE

    It was a fun race with perfect weather. Not too big and not too small. Packet pickup was easy. The post-race event was well-done and fun. Good breweries. Love the race shirt.

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    kennyrawlins FIRST-TIMER '18

    great aid stations, a super beer opener medal and t-shirt to take home. weather was perfect, the trail was fun/safe/challenging! highly recommended! MORE

    great aid stations, a super beer opener medal and t-shirt to take home. weather was perfect, the trail was fun/safe/challenging! highly recommended!

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    stse70 REPEAT RUNNER '18

    Loved the beer toast at start! The bottle opener medal is awesome too! Watching the Beer Mile events was a big highlight. Loved the community involvement and support I will … MORE

    Loved the beer toast at start! The bottle opener medal is awesome too!
    Watching the Beer Mile events was a big highlight.
    Loved the community involvement and support
    I will do this race every year if I can 🙂

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    gcharlaj FIRST-TIMER '18

    I wanted to try out a 10k distance because I am training for my first Olympic distance triathlon. I'm so glad I choose this event. Not only did the route … MORE

    I wanted to try out a 10k distance because I am training for my first Olympic distance triathlon. I’m so glad I choose this event. Not only did the route provide incredibly gorgeous scenery, the race was the perfect size. It was big enough to feel like an event, but not so crowded as to be overwhelming. Most importantly, with so many great local breweries pouring free beer at the finish line, how could this not become a favorite event! I hope to do it again next year! 🙂

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    asylvester REPEAT RUNNER '18

    Free Shuttle from SR! The beer festival was way too smooshed the first year. this year was much better. If you stick around past the initial first wave of beer … MORE

    Free Shuttle from SR! The beer festival was way too smooshed the first year. this year was much better. If you stick around past the initial first wave of beer drinkers the lines for the beer festival reduce to nothing!

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    stse70 Apr 17, 2018 at 9:18am

    Lol - same goes for the beer toast, we were in the last wave and did about 6 toasts ;-)

    Lol - same goes for the beer toast, we were in the last wave and did about 6 toasts ;-)

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    bmwmunk FIRST-TIMER '18

    Loved this course. Some slight rolling hills. Many had to walk up. Beautiful scenery. Plenty of supportive volunteers and staff. Thank you to public safety for blocking roads. Soft T-shirt. … MORE

    Loved this course. Some slight rolling hills. Many had to walk up. Beautiful scenery. Plenty of supportive volunteers and staff. Thank you to public safety for blocking roads. Soft T-shirt. Free tasting beer glass (plastic) after the race. Tons of breweries to taste. Start and finish in The Barlow. Which meant plenty of parking, food, wine, shopping. Such a fantastic location! Well thought out and organized! This is easily my favorite 10k.

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