Good Hops 5k Beer Run

Join us Father's Day Weekend (Saturday, June 15th) for the 9th annual of the Good Hops “Will Run for Beer” trail race followed by post race festivities honoring Dad at the brewery! This 5k(ish) beer run will start at Good Hops Brewing & run through the trails in Carolina Beach State Park.

June 10th - Guaranteed t-shirt for runners registers by Monday, June 10 at high noon. We will try to accommodate late registrations, but we cannot guaranteed you a t-shirt. So, sign up early because the tees are super rad. Shirts are adult unisex xs through xxl. If you can't decide, please select the larger size. We will not be able to accommodate changes to sizes. Runners over 21 will receive the official Good Hops Beer Run pint tumbler and a beer. Runners under the age of 21 will receive a juice box and ice cream.Awards will be announced at 11:00 am Packet pick-up is 5:00 to 7:30 Friday evening at Good Hops Brewery in Carolina Beach. Additional packet pickup and late registration will be between 7:30 and 8:40 on Saturday, race day morning.Hang around post race to enjoy burgers and dogs as a fund raiser for Island Men.This run is in the state park so you can expect soft sand, roots, rocks, and uneven ground. Strollers are welcome but it may be rough.We love dogs, but it may be hot. We do not encourage running with your dog.Not a runner? Walk the course! Or, be an athletic supporter and meet the owners and employees of Good Hops Brewing who bring fresh-brewed beer to Carolina Beach!The like to keep this race small, organic and affordable so we have kept the price at $30. We hope you enjoy the race and believe it is a good value too.Proceeds benefit the Carolina Beach Elementary School, Island Men and Friends of the State Park.Race Day Parking: Island Men will assist you with race day parking. There should be plenty of parking in the Good Hops lot and on the shoulder along Harper.

Super Rad Awards will be handed out for the following categories:
1st Place Male/Female Overall
1st Place Masters Male/Female over 55
1st Place Dad/Kid Combo – dubbed the Dad of the Day! (please note, dad and kid must cross the finish line at the same time. That’s the point, right…run together! No age restriction of kid.)
1st Place Male/Female Military – We want to honor those that serve for all of us!
1st Place Male/Female kid age 14 and under

Race Course
The race course is 100% in the Carolina Beach State Park on natural trail. Bug spray may not be a bad idea because sometimes the biting flies are out this time of year. Also, this run is a “fun” run so make sure you run/walk within yourself as it may be hot and humid. We will have 2 water stations at mile 1 and 2 so you can hydrate.