Fox Valley, Illinois
The Beer Run
7.1 miles. 7 breweries. 1 legendary day.
A casual brewery-hopping run through the heart of St. Charles, IL. No entry fee. No rules. Just beer.
Next Beer Run
Date TBD
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Next Beer Run: TBD
The next date hasn't been announced yet. Tell your boss you need the day off anyway. They'll understand. Probably.
The Origin Story
What Is The Beer Run?
The Beer Run is exactly what it sounds like: a run... to beer. Through the beautiful Fox Valley in St. Charles, Illinois, participants jog (or walk, or crawl) from brewery to brewery, sampling the finest craft beer the area has to offer.
Founded by the legendary Gorilla Joe and the wise Yoda Jedimaster, The Beer Run is a celebration of community, exercise, and the simple truth that beer tastes better when you've earned it.
There are no entry fees. There are no prizes. There are no rules (well, don't be a jerk). Just show up, run some miles, drink some beers, and maybe fall in the river at the end. It's tradition.
7.1
Miles
7
Breweries
12
Feet to River
Photos not from actual Beer Run events. Real participants are far less photogenic.
Actual Beer Run photography has been withheld to protect the dignity of all involved.
The Route
Sample Schedule
7.1 miles of running. 7 breweries of drinking. Here's how a typical Beer Run goes down.
Pollyanna Brewing
Starting line. Carb up.
Penrose Brewing
The legs are fresh. The beer is cold.
Art History Brewing
Short walk. You earned this one by showing up.
93 Octane Brewing
Fuel up. High octane only.
Riverlands Brewing
This is where you start asking yourself, "Why are we only having one drink at each stop?"
Brother Chimp Brewing
The new kid on the block. Same building D&G used to call home, new chimp in charge.
Alter Brewing
The finish line. Food. Beer. Victory.
Fall Into River
Optional. But tradition.
Can't make the whole thing?
Hop in and hop out whenever you want. Let us know where and when so we can look out for you. Invite a loved one or an enemy to join you along the way.
The Science
Beers Per Mile Calculator
A rigorously unscientific tool to predict your Beer Run performance.
Field Reports
What Survivors Are Saying
“What's harder, climbing Everest or Beer Run?”
Anonymous Mountaineer·Base Camp WiFi
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Get in Touch
Want to join? Got questions? Need emotional support after your first Beer Run? Drop us a line.