Illinois Brewery Running Series
5K Fun run events that start and end at some of the Best breweries in Illinois. BE ACTIVE. HAVE FUN. GIVE BACK. A Portion of proceeds support local nonprofits.
Participate however you like; run, jog, or walk! Families are always welcome, and kids under 10 run for free. Running strollers are always welcome and dogs are always allowed on our courses (but check if the brewery allows dogs inside!). All of our 5K events are untimed fun runs. No matter what, there will be a beer waiting at the finish line!
All single events are $35 (unless noted) and include one beer, collector’s glassware or seasonal swag item, and an invitation to enjoy the day’s scheduled festivities: live music, food, sponsor goodies, giveaways and more!
Volunteer for beer! We’re always looking for enthusiastic, beer-loving volunteers to help us put on these awesome 5K fun runs. Want a free beer without having to run/walk? Click here to sign up as a volunteer
Our 2022 Season has begun to post! Click any event for more information and to register!
Thank you for all your support of our small business, our local breweries, our fellow small business partners, our nonprofits, and for being part of this amazing beer run community! !
Be Active
What is the Illinois Brewery Running Series?
The Illinois Brewery Running Series (as featured on ABC 7 Chicago and The Daily Herald) is about inspiring people to Be Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host untimed family-friendly 5K fun runs that start and end at some of the best breweries in Illinois.
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 collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item. 10% of our proceeds help support our nonprofit partners, the Chicago Parks Foundation and Chicago Run, among others!
Be Active
2022 Illinois Brewery Running Series
Schedule
Spring 2022
MAY
Sunday May 1 at 11AM: Solemn Oath Brewing (Logan Square)
Sunday May 15 at 11AM: Urban Brew Labs (Ravenswood)
Sunday May 22 at 10:30AM: Ravinia Brewing Co. (Logan Square)
JUNE
Wednesday June 1 at 6:30PM Global Running Day celebration: Goose Island Fulton (Fulton Market)
Saturday June 11 at 11AM: Midwest Coast Brewing (West Town)
Sunday June 12 at 11:30AM: Revolution Brewing (Logan Square)
Sunday June 19 at 11AM: Marz Community Brewing (Bridgeport)
Summer 2022
JULY
Sunday July 17 at 10:30AM: Elmhurst Brewing Co. (Elmhurst)
Saturday July 23 at 10:00AM: The Perch (Wicker Park)
Sunday July 24 at 10:30AM: Sketchbook Brewing Company (Skokie)
AUGUST
Saturday August 20 at 10:00AM: Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taqueria (West Loop)
Sunday August 21 at 9:30AM: ERIS Brewery & Cider House (Old Irving Park)
Saturday August 27 at 10:30AM: Two Brothers Tap House (Warrenville)
Fall 2022
SEPTEMBER
Saturday September 17 at 11:00AM: Whiner Beer Co. (Back of the Yards)
Sunday September 18 at 3:30PM: One Lake Brewing (Oak Park)
OCTOBER
Saturday October 1 at 11:00AM: Alarmist Brewing (Sauganash)
Sunday October 2 at 10:00AM: Flapjack Brewery (Berwyn)
Saturday October 15 at 11:00AM: Empirical Brewery (Ravenswood)
Sunday October 23 at 11:00AM: Spiteful Brewing (Ravenswood)
Boos & Brews Halloween Event!
Winter 2022
DECEMBER
Sunday December 4 at 11:00 AM: Holiday Winter Dash 0.5K between Empirical and Spiteful (Ravenswood)
Have Fun!
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. To date, the Illinois Brewery Running Series has given back over $26,000 to local non-profits!
Chicago Parks Foundation’s mission is to build a stronger community dedicated to supporting and conserving our city’s parks.
Chicago Run’s mission is to promote the health and wellness of Chicago children through innovative, engaging, and sustainable youth running programs.
Our Partners
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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 Illinois Brewery Running Series is locally owned and operated by Chicago residents Serena Pomerantz and Rob Hendler. They are the masterminds behind the Illinois schedule and at the helm of ensuring everyone has a great run/walk, delicious beer, and a fun experience!
2021 will be the SIXTH year Serena and Rob have been enjoying beer run fun in Illinois!
Our Team
Serena Pomerantz
Serena is an avid runner and beer enthusiast in Chicago. Serena’s number one job at BRS is to make sure that everyone has FUN! When she’s not organizing events or running, she enjoys being active in the local theater scene in Chicago, reading (and discussing) Harry Potter, traveling around the world, and searching for the best slice of pizza in Chicago (she’s not having much luck as she is a native New Yorker!).
Rob Hendler
Rob loves beer and loves running, though he runs more to breweries than for exercise. He is the designated Course Master for the Illinois Brewery Running Series and is here to make sure you don’t get lost and get back to the brewery safely to enjoy your beer! When not fitting all the Brewery Running Series supplies into his car, Rob can be seen at slam poetry events or home brewing with BRS friends!
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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, and swag item.