Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch
The Beer City Half in San Ramon offers a flat, fast course with a unique beer-themed finish.
Race Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
San Ramon, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 1 Miles, Lazy Friend Beer Only Pass
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 172
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch, set in San Ramon, CA, presents a straightforward 21.1K challenge. This race, which has seen approximately 333 finishers in recent editions, draws participants from around three states, offering a glimpse into a growing running community.
The course is designed for speed, featuring a flat profile with minimal elevation changes, making it an attractive option for those seeking a personal best. Runners can expect a well-marked path, ideal for maintaining pace and focus throughout the race.
Beyond the run itself, the Beer City Half™ distinguishes itself with a distinctive post-race celebration. Participants receive a T-shirt and a tasting glass, culminating in a unique 'Race of Champions' event that ties into the series' beer-centric theme. It's a straightforward, fast race with a memorable reward for finishers.
Race-provided description
Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon for our Race of Champions.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt, Tasting Glass, Key to Beer City
Start Location
6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA, 95483
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~333 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 3 states
winner 1:06:23
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 172 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
172
Median time
1:59:24
Latest turnout
172
States
3
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch?
The Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch take place?
It takes place in San Ramon, California.
What distances does the Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 1 Miles, Lazy Friend Beer Only Pass.
Is the Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch course flat and good for a PR?
The Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch?
HalfRuns has finish records for 172 runners who have completed the Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch.
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