Grand Valley Brew Runs
About this race
Grand Valley Brew Runs is a series of holiday themed 5k run/walks in the valley. Come run from our local partner locations and finish with a brew or hot chocolate, games, music, and more. Kids 12 and under run free and all events support local non-profits.
Join fellow runners on March 14, 2026 for the Grand Valley Brew Runs. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Grand Junction.
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Saint Patty's Day 5k
Come join us for a fun-filled day celebrating all things green benefiting local non-profit The Gift of Love. This social fun run/walk is for all levels, on this out/back course we will take in the beautiful high desert scenery along the riverfront path. Be on the lookout for lucky 4 leaf clovers along the way to earn fun prizes!
Oktoberfest 5k fun run
This social 5K is equal parts athletic challenge and block party. Picture hundreds of runners and walkers in lederhosen and dirndls running along the beautiful riverfront trail and crossing the finish line to festive oompah music, a cold stein and a costume contest. Dress to impress for a chance to win epic prizes from our local sponsors. $35 includes run entry, craft brew or hot chocolate and a custom pint glass OR water bottle. Kids 12 and under run free!
Mustache 5k fun run
Join a Movember themed 5k run/walk to support men’s cancer awareness! Grow or wear your best stache for the post run contest and enjoy seasonal brews, hot chocolate, axe throwing fun fitness games, music, and more fall fun! Kids 12 and under run free. About our charity partner: Learn about all about cancer and mental health programs for men at Movember.com $35 includes run entry, fun and colorful fake mustache, craft brew or hot chocolate/cider and a custom pint glass OR water bottle. Kids 12 and under run free! BEER OLYMPICS EVENTS A staple at all of our events are the Beer Olympics. Beer Olympics are a series of competitions, most modeled after real Olympics or gym based games, some are inspired by drinking games from around the world and others are a just a little silly. Every game is fun and all about having a great time competing and changing up the typical post race experience for everyone! EVENT DAY SCHEDULE: Saturday, November 22nd 9:30am-10:15am: Packet pickup on site 10:30am: Run/walk start 11:30am: Awards and Best Stache contest 11:45am: After party! Handlebar Taphouse brews, amazing grub and our famous “Beer Olympics” games. ABOUT HANDLEBAR TAP HOUSE The BEER: They carefully select and rotate 24 craft beer taps one keg at a time, allowing us to bring you the best, most interesting, and freshest craft beers from Colorado and all over the U.S. We believe a great craft beer deserves to be paired with high quality, responsibly sourced, house-crafted fare. 24 Craft Beers Full bar featuring house-crafted infustions from Peach Street Distillery in Palisade Great Food Check out Handlebar Tap House here This is a family friendly event and we can't wait to see you there!
Ugly Sweater 5k fun run
Wear your most festive or ugliest holiday gear and get ready for some magical winter fun! After a social 5k fun run enjoy seasonal brews, hot chocolate, music and a big ugly sweater contest benefiting Girls on the Run. $35 includes run entry, craft brew or hot chocolate and a custom pint glass OR water bottle. Kids 12 and under run free! Saturday, December 20th 9:30am-10:15am: Packet pickup on site 10:15am: Ugly Sweater contest 10:30am: Run/walk start 11:15am: After party! Copper Club brews, amazing grub and our famous “Beer Olympics” fitness games with Out West Training!
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About Grand Junction
Grand Valley Brew Runs takes place in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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