Beer City Half™ OC 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $102.50 on Oct 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- 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 | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $100$102.50 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $70$72.50 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:30 AM | $50$55 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Beer Tasting | – | Nov 7, 20269:30 AM | $25 | – |
| Beer Stroll | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20269:40 AM | $30$32.50 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Beat the Beast Beer Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 202611:00 AM | $30$32.50 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $102.50 on Oct 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $100 until Oct 2, then $102.50 until Oct 21, then $105 until Nov 7.
- 10k: $70 until Oct 2, then $72.50 until Oct 21, then $75 until Nov 7.
- 5k: $50 until Oct 2, then $55 until Oct 21, then $60 until Nov 7.
- Beer Tasting: $25 until Nov 8.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $100, entry is about 100 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 6:15 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3000 West Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsHalf Marathon
5k
10k
Aggregated from official results (Ford Timing) for Beer City Half™ OC. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Beer City Half™ OC?
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:04 or better, the top quarter in 1:55:37, and half the field in 2:13:40; the last tenth came in after 2:57:29.
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 27:29 or better, the top quarter in 30:48, and half the field in 36:01; the last tenth came in after 52:32.
At the 2025 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 49:41 or better, the top quarter in 56:48, and half the field in 1:03:48; the last tenth came in after 1:26:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:17:04 | 1:37:32 |
| 30-39 | 2:00:38 | 1:38:23 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:33:32 |
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 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for California half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:55:37, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 5K: About average for California 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:48, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: About average for California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 56:48, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here are about average.
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 70 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
- 3000 West Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Beer City Half™ OC?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $102.50 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $100, entry is about 100 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 138 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:13:40 and the winner ran 1:21:32.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:55:37, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 3000 West Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704.
From the organizers
Join us Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Centennial Park in Santa Ana for Beer City Half™ Orange County! See the sights, run the trails, and drink the brews. Beer City Festival is a full day of fun. Drink local and dig it!