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.

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Join Us to Run, Walk, Or Volunteer

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 $30 (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!

Please note: We are respecting the guidelines set forth by the CDC, WHO, Governor Pritzker, and Mayor Lightfoot and have making necessary adjustments to 2020 events. We will keep this website as updated as possible regarding event rescheduling. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Each event will have different adjustments based on the size and capacity of the brewery. In many cases, we are doing starting wave times to ensure ultimate safety!

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! We will all get through this difficult time together, and we can’t wait to give you all a safe and government-approved high five at a BRS finish line soon!

NEXT EVENT-BURNING BUSH BREWING: Saturday August 8

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Be Active

What is the Illinois Brewery Running Series?

The Illinois Brewery Running Series (as featured on ABC 7 Chicago) 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.

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Be Active

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2020 Illinois Brewery Running Series

Schedule

Winter 2020

SPRING | SUMMER | FALL

FEBRUARY

29th at 11AM- LeapBEER Indoor Challenge at Whiner Beer Co. (Back of the Yards)

MARCH

7th at 6PM – Kick Off Party at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square-SOLD OUT
28th noon-8pm Virtual Kick Off Party

spring 2020

WINTER | SUMMER | FALL

APRIL

25th at 11AM – Empirical Brewery (Ravenswood)-POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

MAY

3rd at 10AM – Twisted Hippo (Albany Park/Ravenswood)-POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
31st at 11AM- On Tour Brewing Co. (West Town)-POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

JUNE

Virtual Beer Run – Goose Island Beer Company (Fulton Market)
Virtual Beer Run- Revolution Brewing (Logan Square)
Virtual Beer Run- Pilot Project Brewing (Logan Square)
Virtual Beer Run- Marz Community Brewing (Bridgeport)
Virtual Beer Run- Spiteful Brewing (Ravenswood)

Summer 2020

WINTER | SPRING | SUMMER | FALL

JULY

12th at 11:30AM- Temperance Beer Co. (Evanston)
18th at 10AM and 11AM – Midwest Coast Brewing (West Town)
19th at 10AM and 11AM – Great Central Brewing Company (West Loop)
26th at 3:30PM and 4PM – One Lake Brewing (Oak Park)

AUGUST

8th at 10AM and 11AM – Burning Bush Brewery (Albany Park)
9th at 9:30AM – Maplewood Brewery (Logan Square)-SOLD OUT
15th at 10AM- Cruz Blanca Cerveceria (West Loop)
16th at 10AM and 11AM- Pilot Project Brewing (Logan Square)
23rd at 11AM-Two Brothers Roundhouse (Aurora, IL)
29th at 10AM-Elmhurst Brewing (Elmhurst, IL)

Fall 2020

WINTER | SPRING | SUMMER | FALL

SEPTEMBER

19th at 11AM- Whiner Beer Co. (Back of the Yards)
20th at 11AM- ERIS Brewery & Cider House (Old Irving Park)
26h at 11AM- Pollyanna Brewing (St. Charles, IL)

OCTOBER

3rd at 11AM- Alarmist Brewing (Sauganash)
4th at 11AM- Short Fuse Brewing Company (Schiller Woods, IL)
18th at 11AM-Flapjack Brewery (Berwyn, IL)
25th at 11AM-Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery (Hyde Park)
*BOOs & BREWS Halloween Event!

DECEMBER

6th at 11AM – 0.5K Winter Beer Dash Between Spiteful Brewing and Empirical Brewery (Ravenswood)

Have Fun!

Beer and running are the mechanisms for bringing people together!

We welcome runners, walkers, joggers of all levels. Anyone who wants to get out and enjoy the community is invited to join in the fun! We value the experience of gathering like-minded folks together, and we think every finish line is worthy of a celebration. We support our fellow local businesses and encourage others to do the same. Our commitment to our local community and curiosity in what’s possible is what inspires us to grow!

Past Event Photos

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 $15,000 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.