• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Sacramento
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Beer City Half Sacramento Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Beer City Half Sacramento Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
67/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
37 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Beer City Half Sacramento Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Trail, Road, Towpath
Scenery
Riverside, Waterfront, City, Countryside, Historic, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Beer City Half Sacramento Half Marathon?

The Beer City Half Sacramento Half Marathon is described as pancake flat. The course listing puts the climb at 24 m. The course notes also call it largely run on the flat Sacramento and American River bike paths, crossing the iconic Tower Bridge between Old Sacramento and West Sacramento, with 10 water/sports-drink/gel stops along the half marathon route.

Where does the Beer City Half Sacramento Half Marathon route go?

The Beer City Half Sacramento Half Marathon route starts at Old Town Sacramento, 111 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814; the half marathon, 10K and 5K all start and finish in Old Sacramento and finishes at Old Sacramento, with the post-race beer tasting and gathering hosted at Drake's The Barn / Touchstone Brewing. Underfoot, expect paved. It passes Old Sacramento, Tower Bridge, Drake's Barn, Sacramento River Bike Path and American River Bike Path. Largely run on the flat Sacramento and American River bike paths, crossing the iconic Tower Bridge between Old Sacramento and West Sacramento, with 10 water/sports-drink/gel stops along the half marathon route.

What should runners know on race day for the Beer City Half Sacramento Half Marathon?

10.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • Waterfront
  • City
  • Countryside
  • Historic
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Festival
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Road
  • Towpath
Elevation character
Pancake Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
24 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
The last half marathon runner is expected to finish inside 3 hours 30 minutes.
Qualification status
No qualifying standard; open Registration half marathon.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
10
Expo / packet pickup
Bib pickup is offered Friday before the race (3:00-7:00 PM at Drake's The Barn) and from 7:00 AM on race morning; runners must collect their beer wristbands in person.
Medal
Every runner receives the special 'Key to Beer City' finisher's medal.
Finisher tee
Each runner receives a Beer City t-shirt, a 7oz Beer City tasting glass, a custom bib, and free race photos in addition to unlimited beer tasting until noon.

Access and course status

Start
Old Town Sacramento, 111 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814; the half marathon, 10K and 5K all start and finish in Old Sacramento.
Finish
Old Sacramento, with the post-race beer tasting and gathering hosted at Drake's The Barn / Touchstone Brewing.

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Surface
Paved
Landmarks
Old Sacramento, Tower Bridge, Drake's Barn, Sacramento River Bike Path, American River Bike Path, Robert Matsui Riverfront Park
Notable features
  • Beyond the timed Half, 10K and 5K, the event includes a 1-mile Beer Stroll, the 'Beat the Beast' Beer Mile, and a Beer Tasting Only option
  • post-race brewers featured include Drake's, Crooked Lane Brewing, Fieldwork Brewing, Lagunitas, Touchstone Brewing, Moonlight Brewing and Jack Rabbit Brewing
  • Largely run on the flat Sacramento and American River bike paths, crossing the iconic Tower Bridge between Old Sacramento and West Sacramento, with 10 water/sports-drink/gel stops along the half marathon route

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 19°CTypical temperature
  • 17 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 67Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.