Beer City Half™ Sacramento
Beer City Half Sacramento blends running with local craft beer and entertainment in California's capital.
Race Date
May 8, 2027
Location
Sacramento, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, The Beermazing Race, Designated Driver - Strategy Partner, Beer Tasting Only
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 828
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Beer City Half™ Sacramento offers a unique blend of running and local craft beer culture in California's capital. This event, first run in 2024, typically sees around 300 finishers, with a small but growing field that draws participants from about nine states.
The course, noted for its paved road terrain, generally follows an out-and-back route along the river, crossing the iconic Tower Bridge and venturing into Discovery Park. While offering some scenic waterfront views, the course can also present less appealing urban landscapes. The race aims to provide a festive atmosphere with live entertainment and opportunities to explore Sacramento's vibrant beer community, though production and organization have received mixed reviews from participants.
Runners receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal, with the event also featuring shorter distances and family-friendly options. While the race is growing, its repeat-runner loyalty is currently low, suggesting opportunities for improvement in the overall race-day experience.
Race-provided description
Beer City invites you to come to discover Sacramento with us with a full schedule of running, beer drinking, games, live entertainment, and fun! Whether you come for the morning or stay for the weekend, Beer City will help you ‘drink local’ and learn as much as you can about this vibrant beer community.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 8, 2027
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
111 I St, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick463 years running
~293 finishers a year
growing or steady
8% returning runners
4 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 9 states
winner 1:20:02
typical high 81°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
48%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 828 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
828
Median time
2:12:17
Latest turnout
311
States
15
Turnout by year
2024–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Beer City Half™ Sacramento?
The Beer City Half™ Sacramento is held on Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Beer City Half™ Sacramento take place?
It takes place in Sacramento, California.
What distances does the Beer City Half™ Sacramento offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, The Beermazing Race, Designated Driver - Strategy Partner, Beer Tasting Only.
Is the Beer City Half™ Sacramento course flat and good for a PR?
The Beer City Half™ Sacramento is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Beer City Half™ Sacramento?
HalfRuns has finish records for 828 runners who have completed the Beer City Half™ Sacramento.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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