5k Beer Run x Big Grove Brewery| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series

We are the Iowa Brewery Running Series® and we run for beer! 🏃‍♂️🍻

See you at Big Grove Brewery on Sunday, April 12th!

Join us for a 5K-ish fun run that starts and ends at Big Grove Brewery. Whether you run, walk, or jog, this event is for all ages and fitness levels. Move at your own pace, enjoy some fresh air, and then celebrate with a locally made, cold craft beverage at the finish line! 🎉

Event Details:

📅 When: Sunday, April 12 | Fun run starts from the taproom at 11AM

📍 Where: Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines, IA

🗺️ Course: We’ve mapped out a 5K-ish course that starts and ends at the taproom, showing off the Des Moines River and downtown.

Celebrate at the finish line! 🎉

Your registration includes:

🍺 One craft beverage of your choice from Big Grove Brewery

🎁 Collector's pint glass or a series swag item from the Brewery Running Series

🎶 Access to the day’s festivities including live music, food trucks, games with our partners and sponsors when available

Our Mission:

Be active. Have fun. Give back. A portion of all proceeds from this event will support Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice. 🙌 Over $700k raised to date across all states!

Important Event Details:

🏃‍♀️ Untimed fun run – All walkers, runners, and joggers are welcome!

🚶‍♂️ Open course – The event takes place on public roads, so you are responsible for obeying all traffic laws and being aware of your surroundings.

🆔 ID required – Bring a valid ID or driver’s license. You don’t need to be 21 to participate, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the beer 🍻. Underage participants will receive a token for a non-alcoholic beverage 🍹.

🌧️ Rain or shine – The event will go on, no matter the weather!

✨ Limited registration – To ensure the best experience, registration is limited to the size of the taproom. Sign up today to guarantee your spot!

Keep an eye on your inbox – we’ll send final event details and reminders the week of the event, including anything else you need to know to participate.

Questions? Reach out to us at: [email protected]

Let’s run, drink, and give back together at Big Grove on Sunday, April 12th! 🌟

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The Iowa Brewery Running Series is happy to be back for their 7th season of organizing fun run events at local breweries!

We started with one event - a 5k in Minneapolis, MN in celebration of Global Running Day. We now collectively organize over 300 event per year across 20+ states, and counting! Check out our full event line up: www.breweryrunningseries.com

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