FAQ
What is the Beer City Series? How does it work? How do I win?
Beer City Half is a series of 4 half marathons (the Beer City Grand Slam) and 1 Race of Champions. Each race has champions and age group winners like any other ways. When you race, you're automatically entered into the series results. The races take place in Alameda, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa the SLAM which takes place here at Quarry Lakes. You can learn more about the series at BeerCitySeries.com The series results are here.
Where can I find info about the courses?
Right here on the Course page.
What kind of schwag is there?
Each finisher receives The Key Beer City medal (which doubles as a bottle opener). Hold it close! All finishers also receive a custom Beer City Half shirt and a special Beer City tasting glass made from recycled plastic. Yay sustainability!
Is there packet pickup? When is it? Where is it? Can I pickup race day?
There is packet pickup on Friday, February 23 from 3-6pm at Fleet Feet Santa Rosa, 720 Third Street. Yes, you can pickup for friends. No, this isn't required. You can pickup on race morning too. To wit:
On race day, there is bib pickup starting just after 7am at the Start at A Place to Play.
Will there be beer? What else will be at the finish?
There will be beer tastes for racers over 21 years of age as well as non-alcoholic beer and other drinks like bubbly water and soda pop. There will also be post-race treats including Avid Coffee, Bellwether Farms yogurt, and OCHO bars, as well as fruit.
Is admission to Beer City Festival Saturday afternoon included?
Beer City Festival takes place in Old Courthouse Square in the afternoon. A Festival ticket is not included with your race registration. You can purchase that ticket when during race registration with a 30% discount.
Where does the race start and finish?
All races start and finish at A Place to Place to Play Santa Rosa (2375 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Click here for directions.)
Where do I park?
Parking is available at A Place to Play. Click here for directions.
What's the Beer Stroll about?
It's a stroll with beer. We have found that folks come with friends who want a taste of beer and something to do. So we send you off with a taste of beer. You walk a mile. You have more beer. It's fun! You also get the same schwag as your over-achieving front or spouse who's running the full race. You don't have to be over 21 to take part in the Beer Stroll. Only if you want the beer part.
What's your refund policy?
We generally don't offer refunds. Sorry. For more detail about our refund, cancellation, and other policies, visit our Policies at scenaperformance.com.
