Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa's Beer City Half offers a festive February race with local brews and a fast course.
Race Date
Feb 20, 2027
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 20, 2027
- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 1 Miles, The Beermazing Race
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 17,660
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Beer City Half™ in Santa Rosa offers a unique way to cap off February, blending a scenic run with the region's renowned craft beer culture. This USATF-certified course is designed for speed, with minimal elevation change and a negligible net drop, making it a prime candidate for personal bests.
Runners can expect a lively atmosphere, with recent editions drawing around 2,225 finishers from approximately 35 states. The event has a growing field and a loyal following, with about 17% of participants returning in subsequent years. Beyond the half-marathon, the Beer City Festival weekend includes 10K, 5K, and other shorter races, creating a full celebration of fitness and local flavor.
Completing the 13.1 miles earns participants not just a finisher's medal, but also a commemorative shirt, a glass, and the symbolic "Key to Beer City." The event is known for selling out, underscoring its popularity as a destination race for runners seeking a fast course and a distinctive post-race reward.
Race-provided description
Wind down FeBREWary in Santa Rosa with Beer City Half™! See the sights, run the trails, and drink the brews that have made Santa Rosa famous world-round. Beer City Festival is a full day on a full weekend. Drink local and dig it! (ProTip: Capacity is limited and this event sells out.)
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 20, 2027
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Shirt, Glass, and Key to Beer City
Start Location
A Place to Play, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
CA17048RS · 2017 Santa Rosa Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8916 years running
~2,148 finishers a year
growing or steady
17% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 34 states
winner 1:08:13
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 17,660 finishers actually crossed the line across 16 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
17,660
Median time
2:09:56
Latest turnout
2,148
States
47
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa?
The Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa is held on Saturday, February 20, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa take place?
It takes place in Santa Rosa, California.
What distances does the Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 1 Miles, The Beermazing Race.
Is the Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa course flat and good for a PR?
The Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa?
HalfRuns has finish records for 17,660 runners who have completed the Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa.
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