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5+1Race
Five beers at on-course checkpoints, plus one victory beer at the finish line. A small, spirited trail loop for runners who like their miles with a side of cheer—kept intimate so every stop feels social, not crowded.
Date
May 18, 2026
Location
Local Forest Trail
Distance
42.2 km
5 on-course beers1 finish beer40 runners
Essentials
Race info
The essentials, including the 5+1 beer format. Final instructions land in your inbox race week.
Distance
42.2 km
Date
May 18, 2026
Start time
7:00 a.m.
Location
Local Forest Trail
Entry limit
40 runners
Map coming soon
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Route details
- Profile: Rolling forest roads with two longer pulls and runnable flats between beer stops.
- Surface: Packed gravel, short paved connectors, and smooth singletrack linking the checkpoints.
- Checkpoints: Five staffed beer stops on course, roughly evenly spaced, plus water and a light snack at each.
- Finish: Cross the line, collect your sixth beer, and step into the gathering area when you’re ready.
- Markings: Bright ribbons, reflective arrows at turns, and chalk at ambiguous junctions.
Why we run
About the event
The 5+1 Race is a small, locally organized beer checkpoint run: five beers spaced along the course and a sixth at the finish. We keep entries to forty runners so checkpoints never feel rushed, crews can pour safely, and the day keeps an easy, community rhythm from check-in through the post-race hangout.
History
Placeholder copy: the race began as an informal trail weekend among friends, grew through word of mouth in local running circles, and kept the same small-field format once more people wanted in. Replace this with real dates, founders, and milestones when you are ready.