Yes, we love dogs.

We expect the last half marathoner to come in at a little after 3hrs. We don't have a formal cutoff.

What is the Beer City Series? How does it work? How do I win?

Beer City Half is a series of events in Northern and Southern California. Each race has champions and age group winners like any other race. When you race, you're automatically entered into the series results. The races take place in Alameda, Fremont, Orange County, Long Beach, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, and Santa Rosa. You can learn more about the series at BeerCitySeries.com 

Each finisher receives The Key Beer City medal (which doubles as a bottle opener). Hold it close! All finishers also receive a custom Beer City Half shirt and a special Beer City tasting glass made from recycled plastic. Yay sustainability!

Sure! Just pay attention to others and listen to course monitors and aid station volunteers.

Yes, Beer City Santa Rosa sells out at 600 athletes. That's all the parking A Place to Play has!

Parking is available at A Place to Play. Click here for directions. 

All races start and finish at A Place to Place to Play Santa Rosa (2375 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Click here for directions.)

There is packet pickup on Friday, February 20 from 10am - 6pm at Fleet Feet Santa Rosa, 720 Third Street. Yes, you can pickup for friends. No, this isn't required. You can pickup on race morning too. To wit:

On race day, there is bib pickup starting just after 7am at the Start at A Place to Play.

It's a stroll with beer. We have found that folks come with friends who want a taste of beer and something to do. So we send you off with a taste of beer. You walk a mile. You have more beer. It's fun! You also get the same schwag as your over-achieving front or spouse who's running the full race. You don't have to be over 21 to take part in the Beer Stroll. Only if you want the beer part.

The Beer Stroll starts at 9:15am or so. Check the latest information for exact times.

The Lazy Friend Pass is for your friend who wants no part of exercise. Only beer for you, you lazy friend, you.

Shindig is our afternoon party at a brewery we like. Your ticket covers your first beer and comes with a treat. You can drive to Shindig or take the Beer Trolley.

Shout out to our friends at Mendocino Running Festival for inspiration. This is an insanely great take on the Beer Mile. Like a beer mile, you drink 4 beers over 1 mile of running. With Beat the Beast, you have to stay ahead of the beast - a new one for each Beer City - who may run slower than you do -- but drinks faster. Don't get caught by the Beast or you are OUT of the race.

We have an expansive and generous deferral and transfer policy. Check that out here. 

Yes, there are aid stations every 1 to 2 miles. They have water, sports drink (Skratch) and gels (Gu!)

There are two potties on course (you pass as potty 4 times in the half marathon) and plenty at the start finish. 

Sure! No problem.

Yes, we have a space for you to leave your things.

Yes.

Yes to both! You also get a commemorative glass and beer (if you're into that). There are also non-alchoholic drinks and snacks.