But, the top three men and women finishers received some kind of special prize. It is not really a “race” so everyone could run or walk. The event was held at Randall’s Island Park, and the 5K was along the East River. The 5K + Beer Fest includes all of that, plus finisher’s medal, after completing 5K. The Beer Fest Only ticket included unlimited beer samples from all participating breweries, souvenir pint glass, koozie, and festival access with food trucks, lawn games, and live music. The first option was 5K + Beer Fest ($60/person), and the second option was Beer Fest Only ($50). In this case, they were donating 10% of the event’s proceeds directly to City Harvest, who help feed struggling New Yorkers.Īnd, for those who are not interested in 5K, but would love to get the beer sample part, they offered two kinds of options. I especially love an event that has a charity component or a good cause attached to it. But come on, who can resist their reason for this event: Because running is better with beer at the finish line.

It is basically an event where you can sample all sorts of local beers, as much as you like, after you run (or walk) 5K first! You can tell yourself that you burned enough calorie to drink a little bit of beer as a reward…or maybe more than a little bit.

It was their first event, and will be an annual event (unless they cancel). I found this fun event called Beer Hop 5K in September 2016. There are many events going on throughout the year in NYC that combines activities with food and drink. Restaurants and bars are not the only places to get food and drinks.

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