Beer City Half™ Alameda 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 10, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Alameda, California
- Entry fee
- From $1 · goes up to $95 on Mar 17, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt, a finisher medal and a post-race beer
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jul 10, 20278:30 AM | $92.50$95 after Mar 17, 2027 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Jul 10, 20278:45 AM | $65$70 after Mar 17, 2027 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Jul 10, 20279:00 AM | $50$52.50 after Mar 17, 2027 | – |
| Beer Stroll | – | Jul 10, 20279:20 AM | $25$27.50 after Apr 26, 2027 | – |
| 24k | Other | Jul 10, 20279:30 AM | $1 | – |
| Beer Tasting Only | – | Jul 10, 20279:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Beat the Beast Beer Mile | – | Jul 10, 202711:00 AM | $25$27.50 after Apr 26, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $92.50 until Mar 17, then $95 until Apr 26, then $97.50 until Jun 13, then $102.50 until Jun 30, then $105 until Jul 10.
- 10k: $65 until Mar 17, then $70 until Apr 26, then $72.50 until Jun 13, then $75 until Jun 30, then $77.50 until Jul 10.
- 5k: $50 until Mar 17, then $52.50 until Apr 26, then $55 until Jun 13, then $57.50 until Jun 30, then $60 until Jul 10.
- Beer Stroll: $25 until Apr 26, then $27.50 until Jun 13, then $35 until Jun 30, then $37.50 until Jul 10.
Online registration closes Jul 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $92.50, entry is about 85 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:55 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1801 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA 94501
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)5k
Half Marathon
10k
Aggregated from official results for Beer City Half™ Alameda. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Beer City Half™ Alameda?
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 28:19 or better, the top quarter in 31:26, and half the field in 35:29; the last tenth came in after 47:46.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:54:03 or better, the top quarter in 2:02:18, and half the field in 2:15:37; the last tenth came in after 2:48:04.
At the 2026 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 45:21 or better, the top quarter in 52:22, and half the field in 59:01; the last tenth came in after 1:22:40.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 30:21 | 24:32 |
| 30-39 | 29:38 | 24:26 |
| 40-49 | 32:21 | 24:59 |
| 50-59 | 45:52 | n/a |
| 60-69 | n/a | 32:26 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 158 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Beer City Half™ Alameda 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 140 to 225 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:00 to 35:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 225 (+15%) | 35:29 | under 28:19 | 21:31 |
| 2025 | 195 (+46%) | 34:31 | under 25:34 | 16:09 |
| 2024 | 134 (+38%) | 43:58 | under 30:50 | 21:29 |
| 2023 | 97 (-31%) | 33:59 | under 22:24 | 17:10 |
| 2022 | 140 | 32:00 | under 22:49 | 16:39 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:26, against 30:44 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most California half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:02:18, against 1:57:02 in a typical California half marathon, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- 10K: Faster than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 52:22, against 56:13 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 10 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1801 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA 94501Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt, Medal, Beer, more
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 10, 2027), 2026 (Jul 11, 2026), 2025 (Jul 19, 2025), 2024 (Sep 22, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Beer City Half™ Alameda?
- Saturday, July 10, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $1 before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Mar 17, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $92.50, entry is about 85 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, a finisher medal and a post-race beer, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 225 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 35:29 and the winner ran 21:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:26, against 30:44 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 1801 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA 94501.
From the organizers
Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Radium Runway in Alameda Point for Beer City Half™ Alameda! See the sights, run the coast, and drink the brews that make Alameda a home base for beer lovers. Beer City Festival is a full day of fun. Drink local and dig it!