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Cap Tappers
Sacramento, California
Premier brewery beer run club for fun, inclusive Monday evenings
About This Club
Cap Tappers is a Monday night shakeout run out of Capitol Beer and Taproom on Fair Oaks Blvd in Sacramento. It's built around short, easy runs followed by beer specials, so it suits people who want to move a little on a weeknight and then sit down with a drink, not people logging serious mileage. No membership or signup, you just show up.
Highlights
- Brewery-based
- Fun-focused
- Shakeout runs
- Beer specials
- Raffles during events
Who It Suits
This suits beginners, people who want a short easy run on a set weeknight, and people who are there as much for the post-run beer as the run itself. It's not built for long-distance runners or competitive racers looking for a real workout, and it won't work for early risers since it runs in the evening. It's also not set up for dogs or strollers.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs are 1, 2, or 3 miles depending on the night, and it's explicitly called a shakeout run, not a workout, with all paces welcome. Ground is road and pavement around the taproom. Walkers are welcome right alongside runners, so there's no pressure to be running the whole way.
Distance1 mile, 2 miles, 3 miles
PaceAll paces, shakeout run
TerrainRoad, Pavement
Post-run$5 beer special at Capitol Beer and Taproom
Your First Run
Head to Capitol Beer and Taproom at 2222 Fair Oaks Blvd. If you want a beer before you start, get there by 6pm, since the run itself steps off at 6:30.
There's no signup and no roster to check in on, you just walk in and join whoever's there that night. It's an all-paces shakeout run with walkers welcome, so nobody's clocking your pace, the run functions as a warmup for the $5 beer specials and social time that follow.
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Common Questions About Cap Tappers
Do I need to sign up before showing up?
No. There's no signup and no membership required, you just show up at 6:30pm on Monday.
Can I bring my dog?
No, this isn't listed as dog-friendly, so leave the dog at home for this one.
Is it okay if I just walk?
Yes, walkers are explicitly welcome alongside runners, it's a casual shakeout run.
How far will we go and can I do less?
Distances run 1 to 3 miles depending on the night, and since it's all paces with walkers welcome, there's flexibility in how far you push it.
What happens after the run?
Everyone heads back to Capitol Beer and Taproom for $5 beer specials and social time, and there are raffles during some events.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.