5K Fun running and walking events that start and end at Oregon’s Best breweries. BE ACTIVE. HAVE FUN. GIVE BACK. A Portion of proceeds support local nonprofits.
2022 Event Passes
2022 SEASON PASS – $299
INCLUDES:
- Entry to every non-Brewfest event in 2022.
- 2nd FREE beer at each event.
- Brew Crew VIP T-shirt.
- 4 FREE Buddy Passes.
- Extra VIP perks throughout the season.
- All the miles. All the beers. All the fun!
THIS PASS CANNOT BE SHARED!
2022 Multi-Event Packs
Are you planning to do multiple events in 2021 or have a group that wants in on the beer run fun?!
PACKS:
- 6 entires – $144 (normally $180)
- 12 entires – $270 (normally $360)
- 24 entries – $504 (normally $720!)
These packs are SHAREABLE!
2022 SCHEDULE
Single events are $30, virtual events are $45 (unless noted) and include one beer, collector’s glassware or seasonal swag item and an invitation to enjoy the days’ scheduled festivities: live music, food, sponsor goodies, giveaways and more!
FEBRUARY
5th – 2022 Kickoff Event (NW Portland)
MARCH
5th – Von Ebert Brewing
19th – Oregon City Brewing
APRIL
23rd – Hoppy Earth Day Brewfest (Stickmen Brewing)
30th – Little Beast Brewing
MAY
7th – Xicha Brewing (Salem, OR)
21st – Trap Door Brewing (Vancouver, WA)
JUNE
4th – Public Coast Brewing (Cannon Beach, OR)
18th – Portland Cider Co. (Clackamas, OR)
25th – Crux Fermentation Project (Bend, OR)
2022 Schedule
JULY
2nd – Migration Brewing (NE PDX)
9th – Fort George Brewery (Astoria, OR)
23rd – Oakshire Brewing (Eugene, OR)
AUGUST
6th – Threshold Brewing (SE, Portland)
13th – Mazama Brewing (Hillsboro)
28th – Abbey Road Farm Wine Run (Carlton, OR)
SEPTEMBER
10th – Breakside Brewing (NW Portland)
17th – Ferment Brewing (Hood River, OR)
OCTOBER
1st – Ninkasi Brewing (Eugene, OR)
8th – 54°40′ Brewing (Washougal, WA)
29th – LEVEL Brewing (NE Portland)
NOVEMBER
12th – Grains of Wrath (Camas, WA)
Be Active
What is the Oregon Brewery Running Series?
The Oregon Brewery Running Series is about inspiring Oregonians to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host untimed family-friendly 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon’s best breweries.
Participants walk or run 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 a collectors pint glass or seasonal swag item. 10% of our proceeds help support our nonprofit partners, the Oregon Brewshed Alliance, The Oregon Food Bank, and Dollar For Portland.
Be Active
The number of miles we’ve collectively traveled since 2016, 3.1-ish at a time.
Have Fun!
Beer and running are the mechanisms for bringing people together!
We welcome runners, walkers, joggers of all levels. Anyone who wants to get out and enjoy the community is invited to join in the fun! We value the experience of gathering like-minded folks together, and we think every finish line is worthy of a celebration. We support our fellow local businesses and encourage others to do the same. Our commitment to our local community and curiosity in what’s possible is what inspires us to grow!
Give Back
Giving back to our community and supporting great causes is part of who we are. 10% of our proceeds help support these non-profit organizations.
Since our first season in 2016, we have given over $20k to local Oregon nonprofits.
The Oregon Brewshed® Alliance is a coalition of Oregon brewers, brewing community partners, and conservationists who understand the value of clean water and protected forest watersheds. Beer is over 90% water after all, and that water is a product of the land that it flows through. Alliance members work together to educate the craft beer drinking community about protected watersheds and their essential role in Oregon’s celebrated craft brewing industry.
Dollar For helps local families pay overwhelming with the power of a community that gives just $1 a month. 100% of every dollar goes directly to families in need. Sign up today.
The Oregon Food Bank collects food from farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, individuals and government sources. They distribute that food through a Statewide Network of 21 Regional Food Banks and approximately 1,400 food assistance sites serving all of Oregon and Clark County, Washington.
We have also worked with other local non-profits on an event by event basis. NeighborImpact, Made to Thrive, and Hunger-Free Oregon are all doing great work around the state.
Our Amazing Community
Yup, you can bring your dog(s). But probably not into the brewery.
🐕 🐩 🦮
Join us this Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Ferment Brewing in Hood River for a sunny day of family-friendly fun, including a 5K run/walk, music, delicious food and brews, raffles, and goodies—all in support of The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Register in bio >>>
Because running and walking with friends is more fun!
Tag someone you'd like to be active and have fun with this fall.
Cheers to the A-Team 🙌 Big Shoutout to Our Incredible Volunteers 🍻🍻🍻 We owe a huge thanks to these amazing folks who guide us through the course and ensure our safe return to the brewery. 🏃♂️🏃♀️❤️
Feeling the urge to join our volunteer crew? It's easy! Just head to our website and click on any event listing, and sign up today. 👍 In return, you'll enjoy a complimentary beer, a T-shirt, or some awesome BRS swag, and an abundance of high fives! 🖐🖐🖐
#RunForBeer #VolunteerForBeer" 🏃🍺👏
We recently had a chance to support one of our nonprofit partners, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis is a hereditary condition that affects the lungs and digestive system.
In June of 2021, our dear friends and long-time volunteers, Sal and Jackie Fuoti, joyfully became grandparents to Mila, who was born with Cystic Fibrosis. Despite her condition, Mila is a vibrant and cheerful baby. Sal and Jackie have since dedicated themselves to raising funds to pursue a cure. We warmly invite you to be part of our fundraising endeavors.
If you missed this event and would like to show your support, you can donate via the link in our bio or purchase one of our special tie-dye shirts at our next event.
Can you believe it's already September?! That means we're just two weeks away from our annual trip to Hood River and 5K with @FermentBrewing
Enjoy:
* Scenic view of the Columbia
* Award-winning beer and food from Ferment
* Memories with friends, new and old
🔗 Register via link in bio for an epic day in the Gorge!
A BIG thank you to the 250+ runners and walkers who joined us in Carlton for our 5K event at Abbey Road Farm! Not only was this our largest run of 2023 (so far), but it was also our only 5K at a winery! 🍷
Join us in a few weeks when we head to Hood River at Ferment on September 16!
It's September! Get ready for a month of 5K FUN and FITNESS! Join us for two fantastic 5K events celebrating health, happiness, and community spirit. 🏁
🗓️ September 16 📍 Ferment Brewing, Hood River
🗓️ September 30 📍 Ninkasi Brewing, Eugene
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly and open to ALL ages and abilities! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting, join the excitement. Let's run, walk, and enjoy the journey together! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and let's make unforgettable memories. See you at the start line! 🎉 #September5KAdventures #FamilyFitnessFun #ORBRS
About Us
The Brewery Running Series started in Minneapolis in 2012 by Nate Herrington and Morgan Jappe. They wanted to combine their favorite things – being active, drinking beer, and supporting their community. Turns out, a few thousand other locals share those same interests! A few years and tens of thousands of beers and miles later, they decided to branch out.
The Oregon Brewery Running Series is locally owned and operated by Portland and Vancouver residents – Nathan Freeburg and Drew Klinsing. They are the masterminds behind the Oregon/Washington schedule and at the helm of ensuring everyone has a great run/walk, delicious beer, and a fun experience!
2022 will be the 7th year Drew and Nathan have been enjoying beer run fun in Oregon and SW Washington.
Our Team
Nathan Freeburg
Co-Founder
Nathan started running when he was 14. 25+ years later, he’s still going. When he’s not running, he enjoys exploring the city with his son, reading books with his daughters, finding new restaurants with his wife, traveling, or backpacking. He loves hazy IPA’s, good pizza, and strong coffee.
Drew Klinsing
Co-Founder
A novice at so many things, soccer, basketball, baseball, stand up paddle boarding, camping…you get the picture. One thing I am not a novice at is the Pacific Northwest, we love living in the Portland area and exploring all there is to offer especially the breweries that saturate our great area.
Michelle Klinsing
Michelle is a PNW native where she found a love for the outdoors, such as camping snowboarding and paddle boarding with her family. She also enjoys being active with yoga, running, and checking out the Northwest’s restaurants and breweries. She loves to travel any chance she gets, whether to a new beach or a new country!
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Volunteer!
Our events couldn’t happen without you. We ask for 2.5-hours of your time in exchange for a beer, t-shirt, swag item and free entry to a future event.