Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Event start times vary by date and host breweryMany events start around late morning (often 9 a.m. to noon) on weekends, with some evening weeknight events around 6 p.m.
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Minnesota Brewery Running Series
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnesota Brewery Running Series organizes casual, untimed 5k-ish fun runs that start and end at rotating brewery and taproom locations around Minnesota. Participants run, walk, or jog at their own pace and receive a craft beverage and swag with registration. A portion of all proceeds support local nonprofits.
About This Club
Minnesota Brewery Running Series puts on casual, untimed 5k-ish runs that start and finish at partner breweries, cideries, taprooms, and tasting rooms around Minnesota. Each event rotates to a different host location, so the neighborhood, the beer, and the post-run vibe change every time. Registration runs around $30-33 and covers your run, a craft beverage, and a swag item.
Highlights
- Local craft beverage at finish line
- Choice of collector's pint glass or series swag item
- Access to entertainment like live music, food trucks, giveaways
Who It Suits
If you want a timed, performance-focused workout, this is not designed for that - it is explicitly a fun run format built around the social and the post-run beer. It is a strong fit for beginners, casual runners, walkers, and anyone who wants an excuse to explore a new Minnesota brewery on foot.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
The runs are untimed and described by the organizers as fun runs - they say participants are encouraged to run, walk, or jog at their own pace, so there is no pressure to hit a certain speed or finish in a certain time.
Routes are roughly 5k, on urban streets and paths in the neighborhoods around whatever brewery is hosting that day. Because the location rotates, the exact route, terrain, and distance can vary by event, so it is worth checking the specific event details before you show up.
Distance5k, 10k, Other
PaceUntimed fun runs; participants are encouraged to run, walk, or jog at their own pace
TerrainUrban streets and paths in neighborhoods around host breweries; specific routes vary by event
Post-runParticipants receive a craft beverage and can stay for social time that may include live music, food trucks, and other entertainment, depending on the host brewery event
Your First Run
Registration is required before each event, so you will not just show up cold - check their site to register for a specific date and location first. When you arrive, you are heading to the host brewery or taproom for that event, and since everyone is there to run and then drink a beer, the atmosphere tends to be low-key rather than competitive.
No one is clocking your finish, and walkers are genuinely welcome, so being slow is not something you need to worry about. After the run, your craft beverage and swag are waiting, and depending on the host, there may be live music, food trucks, or other entertainment to linger for.
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Common Questions About Minnesota Brewery Running Series
Do I have to run the whole thing, or can I walk?
Walkers are explicitly welcome. The organizers say participants are encouraged to run, walk, or jog at their own pace, and nothing is timed.
What do I actually get for the registration fee?
Registration is around $30-33 and includes the run, a craft beverage at the finish line, and your choice of a collector's pint glass or another swag item. Depending on the host, you may also have access to live music, food trucks, and giveaways.
Do I need to sign up in advance, or can I just show up?
Registration is required for each event, and each event is separate - there is no ongoing membership. Sign up before the specific event you want to attend.
How do I know when and where the next event is?
Events rotate to different brewery and taproom locations throughout Minnesota, and start times vary - many weekend events start between 9 a.m. and noon, with some weeknight events around 6 p.m. Check their event listings for the current schedule and host location before you register.
Is it going to be awkward showing up alone?
The format is built around a shared, casual experience - everyone registers individually, runs at their own pace, and meets back at the brewery. Coming solo is common in this kind of event, and the post-run social time at the taproom gives you a natural place to hang around without it feeling forced.
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 July 2026.