Join us for the Breckenridge Brewery Half Marathon and 5k on Sunday, June 9th, 2024. The course starts and ends at this beautiful Colorado brewery. The out-and-back course along the South Platte trail will offer scenic views of the Front Range while running along the South Platte River. There is also a 5k fun run option.

Start Times: The Half Marathon will have start times at 7:30 and 7:45 am. The 5k will have start times at 9:00, 9:15, and 9:30 am.

Location: Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Ln, Littleton, CO 80120

Packet Pick-Up: – Half Marathon Packet pick-up is on Saturday, June 8th from 3-7 pm, or starting at 6:30 am on race day. 5k Runners can pick everything up at the packet pick-up or on race day 30-45 minutes before their start time. The packet pick-up is in the front parking lot at Breckenridge Brewery.

Course: ****The Half-Marathon and 5k will Start & Finish in the Reynolds Landing Parking lot adjacent to Breckenridge Brewery, with an out-and-back course along the Mary Carter Greenway Trail (see below for course map). The trail is mostly flat (and scenic!) as it winds north, and then back south along the Platte River. Water stations will be available every 2-2.5 miles. Carrying your own water bottle or hydration pack is recommended. You may refill either at our aid stations. Toilets will be available at several locations throughout the course as well as at the start and finish line.

What’s included?! All participants receive:

• Short-Sleeve Unisex Tech Shirt for all Half Marathon registrants and a regular unisex T-shirt for all 5k registrants who sign up by May 20th. Size and availability are not guaranteed after May 20th. If shirts are no longer available, alternate swag rewards will be handed out to late registrants.
• FREE Breckenridge Brewery beer at the finish line for all 21+ runners
• Finisher’s Medal to all Participants
• Your chance to win sweet door prizes from the Colorado Brewery Running Series, our event sponsors, and the Breckenridge Brewery.
• Access to event festivities: live music, food for purchase from Breckenridge Brewery, local vendors, fun with our partners and sponsors, goodies, and giveaways
• And more!

Schedule:

Saturday 6/8

• 3-7pm – Packet Pick Up (Half & 5k) @ Breckenridge Brewery Front Parking Lot

Sunday 6/9

• 6:30 am – Packet Pick Up & Race Day Registration Opens
• 7:30 am – Half Marathon First Wave Start Time
• 7:45 am – Final Half Marathon Start Wave
• 9:00 am – First 5k Start Wave
• 9:15 am – Second 5k Start Wave
• 9:30 am – Final 5k Start Wave
• 10:00 am – Live Music starts at the brewery
• 10:30 am – Half Top 3 M/F Awards
• 10:30 am – Half Age Group Awards
• 12:00 pm – Finish Line Closes + Giveaways on the main stage
• 12:30 pm – Live Music ends
• 1:00 pm – Post party ends (but feel free to stay at the brewery and enjoy more beers and food for as long as you would like)

Half Marathon Awards: Top 3 overall male and female finishers. Awards will be given to the first three men and women to cross the finish line. Only runners starting in the 7:30 am wave will be eligible for the prizes. (Awards include – Colorado Brewery Running Series Event & Merchandise Gift Certificates, as well as prizes and gift certificates from Breckenridge Brewery).

Top male and female Half Marathon finishers from the day in the following categories (chip time) will get a free entry to a 2024 Colorado Brewery Running Series 5k event of their choice: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.

Entry Fees: Half Marathon Entry Fee: $70 until May 5th, $75 from May 5 – June 7th, and $85 on Race Weekend (Saturday 6/8 + Sunday 6/9). After May 20th, tech shirts will be based on availability only. If we are out of tech shirts, you will receive a tri-blend shirt of your choice from our merchandise table. 5k Entry Fee: $40 until June 8th, $45 up to Race Day.

Charity: A portion of the proceeds will benefit our non-profit event partner.

Parking: There are only about 400 spots available at Breckenridge Brewery. Please plan ahead and carpool if possible. The overflow parking options are 1.25-miles (15-20 min walk) south along the Mary Carter Greenway Trail. Overflow parking is available in the Aspen Grove Shopping Center and the Littleton/Mineral Lightrail Station — both 1 mile south on Santa Fe Drive.

Drop-Off/Ride Share: If you are coming via ride share or with friends and family, you can be dropped off right at the start line area in the Reynolds Landing parking lot.

Take the Light Rail: The Littleton/Mineral Light Station is 1.25-miles (15-20 min walk) south along the Mary Carter Greenway Trail.

Brew Crew Discount: All 2024 Colorado Brewery Running Series Brew Crew season pass holders can receive a $40 discount to the Breckenridge Brewery Half Marathon with their Brew Crew 2024 code.

Other Important Details

• The half marathon is chip timed
• The 5k is an untimed, 5k fun-run.
• You must bring a valid ID or driver’s license. You do not need to be 21 to enjoy the event, but you must be 21 to enjoy the beer. Please drink responsibly. (Registered, underage participants will receive a token for a FREE non-alcoholic beverage)
• Dogs, running strollers, and kids are welcome in the 5k event! Reminder: you are running at your own risk on the trail, which might not be suitable for your child, dog, or running stroller. Please make the best decision possible for you and your running buddies.
• Our events are rain or shine! If conditions become unsafe to run, we will still hang out and drink beer!
• There will be a bag check available for the half marathon & 5k participants.
• Colorado Brewery Running Series merchandise, including shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, heat press brewery logos, drinkware, and seasonal items will be available at the brewery.