Our 2018 schedule is official!
Drew and I are excited to begin our third season of 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries. We just wrapped our 2017 season, but we’ve already got the 2018 season lined up and ready for you! While the current calendar only lists 16, we plan to add two or three more events soon.
If you’re not familiar with what we do, the Oregon Brewery Running Series is designed to showcase local breweries and neighborhoods throughout Oregon and now, also Southwest Washington.
Participants walk, jog, or run approximately 3.1 miles, then drink beer. Everyone is invited to enjoy the day’s entertainment: live music, great food, giveaways and activities with partners and sponsors. Everyone receives a craft brew, and collectors pint glass or seasonal swag item.
The series focuses on building community. With smaller crowds of 75 – 175 people, these aren’t your typical 5k races that shut down major thoroughfares as speedy racers blast to the finish line. Instead, the Oregon Brewery Running Series team members and brewery staff come together to create a casual, comfortable environment for runners and beer drinkers alike, celebrating healthy lifestyles.
The 2018 Schedule
Our sold-out kickoff event is Saturday, January 13, 2018. There is a waitlist, so if you’re not on it, make sure you still register in case anything opens up. Participants receive beer samples from participating breweries and a taco bar, courtesy of On, the fastest growing global running brand with it’s U.S. headquarters in Portland. Attendees may also sign up for series passes at up to 50% off.
We will be at the following locations this winter, spring, summer, and fall (schedule here):
Winter
- Portland Cider Co. – February 10
- Stickmen Brewing (Tualatin Beer Hall) – February 17
- Hopworks (Vancouver) – February 24
- Stormbreaker Brewing – March 3
Spring
- Portland Brewing (Hoppy Earth Day Beerfest) – April 21
- Lompoc Brewing – April 28
- Heathen Brewing – May 5
- Ecliptic Brewing – May 12
Summer
- Migration Brewing – July 21
- Grixsen Brewing – July 28
- Ordinance Brewing – August 4
- Laurelwood NE – August 11
- Fort George Brewing – August 18
Fall
- Rogue Brewing (Newport) – October 6
- 54-40 Brewing – October 13
- Baerlic Brewing – October 20
- McMenamins Kennedy School – October 27
- Base Camp Brewing November 3
REGISTER for all 2018 events here!
Registration is $30 per event and participants receive one local beer, seasonal merchandise or collector’s glassware. They also have an opportunity to partake in brewery tours, product demos, exclusive giveaways, and a special invitation to enjoy the days’ scheduled festivities: live music, food, yard games, etc. 10% of every registration goes towards the Oregon Brewshed Alliance, Dollar For Portland, and Life Vest Inside.
It’s all about partnership
In addition to supporting local breweries, the Oregon Brewery Running Series is committed to helping the community through local nonprofits.
Proceeds from all Oregon Brewery Running Series events benefit the Oregon Brewshed Alliance, Dollar For Portland, and Life Vest Inside. In 2017, we raised almost $4,000 for our partners, and hope to increase that number in 2018.
Join us in 2018 as we inspire Oregonians to Get Active, Have Fun, and Give Back!
