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Shiner Beer Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 21, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events

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Race date in 45 days: Nov 21, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Shiner · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: $165Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSat, August 15, 2026 ~ Fri, November 20, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The 15th Shiner Beer Run.

This year full marathon is new.

Held in Texas, it's an event to enjoy running, local culture, and beer together.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2

Lonestar Run GirlRan in 2015 · Finish time 2:01

“This year it was the wind and light rain that was troublesome.”

At the Shiner Beer Run half marathon, the runner held back on hills and in wind rather than overexerting. Picking up speed late on, the runner finished in 2 hours 1 minute and enjoyed the support and small-town atmosphere.

Read the original on Lonestar Run Girl

Melissa

“I cranked up my music and took off.”

Melissa joined the Shiner Beer Run 5km, delighted to be running again after injury. Hot, humid weather and an early climb made breathing difficult, but she used the return descent to finish and enjoyed beer and food with friends afterward.

Read the original on Motion and Momentum

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2023 Shiner Beer Run - Shiner, Texas

Railhead Ranch

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $165

until Nov 20, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $135

until Nov 21, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $95

10K Run · until Nov 21, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $85

until Nov 21, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30

Time limit5 hours

Event	Start
Marathon42.195km	07:30
Half21.0975km	08:00
10K10km	08:30
5K5km	08:45

START

603 East Brewery Street, Shiner, TX

Start · Google Maps

The Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K Run, and 5K Run are held together.

Start line is located at 603 East Brewery Street, Shiner, TX, and the start time is 7:30 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (62°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

November 18, 10:00~19:00 San Antonio iRun / Spoetzl Brewery the day before the race / race day 06:30~08:30 onsite
November 18, 10:00~19:00 San Antonio iRun / Spoetzl Brewery the day before the race / race day 06:30~08:30 onsite

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No train/bus/subway service - Shiner, TX is a small town (pop. ~2,000). Start/finish is at Spoetzl Brewery, 603 East Brewery Street, Shiner, TX 77984.

Limited on-site parking at the brewery;

additional parking is available in downtown Shiner, a short walk away.

Genuinely rural small-town venue with no public transit;

a car is the only practical way to reach it.

Nearest larger cities are San Antonio and Austin, roughly 1.5-2 hours' drive.

Getting to the finish

Same as start - Spoetzl Brewery.

RV camping available at Green-Dickson Municipal Park (65 County Road 350, Shiner) for runners staying overnight.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system;

Shiner is a tiny rural Texas town with car-only access to the race.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

To celebrate its 15th anniversary, the Shiner Beer Run added a full marathon for the first time.

The course closes at 1:30 p.m., giving runners a 5-hour time limit.

BIB pickup is available on the Tuesday before the race, November 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at iRun in San Antonio;

on the day before the race at Spoetzl Brewery;

and on race morning from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the venue.

The event is also a charity race supporting Boot Campaign, which assists veterans.

Full-marathon finishers receive a commemorative jacket in addition to the standard rewards.

Times are local to Shiner. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

31 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

SIT-DOWN TOURS7CARB LOADING2LOCAL TRANSIT2FAMILY PASS7TRAIL & OUTDOOR3CITY TOURS7EASY WALKING3

Austin Premium Driving Tour & Sunset Boat Cruise

$113

View on GetYourGuide

Austin: City Centre History Walking Tour

Downtown Historical Walking Tour · $31

View on GetYourGuide

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

$113

Shiner Beer Run

About Shiner Beer Run — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run

Shiner Beer Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

See it on video,feel it through their stories.

2023 Shiner Beer Run - Shiner, Texas

How to enter Shiner Beer Run — registration routes

How to reach the start line —start with what fits you.

Marathon

Half

10K

5K

Shiner Beer Run course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

603 East Brewery Street, Shiner, TX

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Shiner Beer Run race bib

To the start line,step by step.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Getting to the start

Getting to the finish

Stations & transport near the venue

From race morning to after the finish.

The race is one day,the trip can be longer.

Time for you, before and after the finish

Austin Premium Driving Tour & Sunset Boat Cruise

Austin: City Centre History Walking Tour

Austin Red River Cultural District Half-Day Food Tour

Texas Austin Night View Tour (Sunset Cruise & Bat-Watching Experience Included)

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Tour per Person

Austin: Guided boat tour of Lake Austin - full-day sunlight

San Antonio Storytelling River Cruise

Austin Half-Day Small-Group Brewery Tour

Austin Texas State Capitol Guided Tour

Austin｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

San Antonio｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from San Antonio International Airport

2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Multi-Day Pass in Austin

Austin Aquarium Admission Ticket

Witte Museum Ticket

San Antonio Zoo Admission Ticket

San Antonio Museum of Art Ticket

LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio Ticket

The Alamo Admission Ticket

Austin Let It Ride Electric Bike Tour

Austin Electric Bike City Tour

Austin City Bike Tour

Austin Highlights Bike Tour

Austin Mural Art Private Half-Day Tour

Austin Private Half-Day Tour (Live Music Capital)

Austin Capitol & Lady Bird Lake Private Half-Day Tour

Austin Night Tour

Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour

San Antonio Natural Bridge Caverns Hidden Wonders Tour

Austin Taco & Iconic Landmarks Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

San Antonio Top 3 Attractions Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

San Antonio, Texas Night Walking Tour

Total cost and budget for Shiner Beer Run

Trip prep too,light and in one place.

Runner stories and questions about Shiner Beer Run

With runners who dream ofthe same start line.

Frequently asked questions about Shiner Beer Run

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

To the start line,
step by step.

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

With runners who dream of
the same start line.