2026 Chasing Pints Race Calendar
Registration for all events is open on December 1st, 2025.
Seven unique races to help keep you running year round!
Six different breweries to mix up the experience.
Different distances choose from, ranging from 1 Miles to a Half Marathon.
Included in every registration is a beer (21+) or N/A option, a race tshirt, a chip timed race, as well as a finisher medal.
Sign up for at least 6 races before Sept. 1 and earn a custom, personalized, Chasing Pints Beer Stein.
Spring Running Events
St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Wee One Miler | March 14th, 2026 🍀
- The St. Patty’s Day 5k & Wee One Miler starts and finishes at Trailside Brewing on the new Ecusta Trail Greenway.
Lake James Half Marathon 7 Miler & 5k | April 4th, 2026
- The Lake James Races start and finish at Fonta Flora Brewery’s charming Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC.
Beer City Relay & 5k | May 23, 2026
- 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 Event
Summer Session 5k& 10k | June 27, 2026
- Kick off the season with the Summer Session 5k or 10k that starts and finishes at Hendersonville’s Trailside Brewing!
Fall Running Events
Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k | October 3, 2026
- Celebrate 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 30, 2026 🎃
- Join us for Downtown Asheville’s favorite Halloween run ! This 5k starts and finishes at Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium location in Asheville, NC.
Bear Country 5k & 10k | November 14, 2026
- The Bear Country 5k & 10k races are family friendly courses in the beautiful mountain town of Brevard that start and finish at Oskar Blues Brewery.