Six unique races to help keep you running year round! Each race starts and finishes at a different craft brewery in Western North Carolina. Toast to your achievement with a craft beer included in your registration for runners that are 21+. Join us for all six for a 15% discount, Chasing Pints series cooler and medal! Or sign up for five races and receive a 10% discount and a Chasing Pints medal! You must sign up through the *SERIES — REGISTATION* link for the discounts to apply.
Spring Running Events
Lake James Half Marathon 7 Miler & 5k | April 12th & 13th, 2025
The Lake James Races start and finish at Fonta Flora Brewery’s charming Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC.
Beer City Relay & 5k | May 24, 2025
The Beer City Relay can be run as a team of 4 with a 5k each or as a solo 5k runner! This race is a part of Asheville Beer Week and starts/finishes in front of New Belgium Brewing, Asheville, NC.
Summer Running Events
Summer Session 5k | June 28, 2025
Kick off the season with the Summer Session 5k that starts and finishes at Hendersonville’s newest craft brewery, Trailside Brewing!
Fall Running Events
Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k | September 27, 2025
Celebrate the end of the Oktoberfest season with your choice of a Half Marathon or 5k at Hi-Wire Brewing‘s River Arts District Beer Garden in Asheville, NC.
Wicked Spooky 5k | October 25, 2025
Join us for Downtown Asheville’s favorite Halloween run where you will dodge zombies while you race! This 5k starts and finishes at Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium location in Asheville, NC.
Bear Country 5k & 10k | November 15, 2025
The Bear Country 5k & 10k races are flat, family friendly courses in the beautiful mountain town of Brevard that start and finish at Oskar Blues Brewery.