
From the Organizer
Run. Sip. Give back. Join us Saturday, December 29th in Exeter for the Santa Beer Run! Costumes encouraged – good times guaranteed!
How It Works:
The race begins with drinking a 12-oz beer (provided by The Stag Saloon) at the start line.
- Lap 1: Run ¼ mile around Downtown Exeter.
- Lap 2: Drink a 12-oz beer at Bell Craft Brew Co., then run another ¼ mile.
- Lap 3: Drink a 12-oz beer at The Rock Yard Tavern, then run another ¼ mile.
- Lap 4: Finish with a 12-oz beer at Bell Craft Brew Co., then run the final ¼ mile.
After the fourth beer and fourth lap, cross the finish line to complete the beer mile and earn ultimate holiday bragging rights!
Race Options:
- Individual Beer Mile: One runner completes all four beers and all four laps.
- Relay Beer Mile (4 person relay): Divide the beers and laps among teammates. Each teammate drinks one beer and runs one lap before tagging the next runner.
Prizes:
The top three individual men and women, as well as the fastest four-person relay team will recieive an one-of-a-kind trophy! Also, prizes will be awarded to the "Best Dressed Participant" and "Best Dressed Relay Team"!
Participants MUST be 21+ years of age to participate in the Beer Run
Get ready for a holly jolly dash through Downtown Exeter at the Elf Run — a festive kids fun run packed with holiday magic, smiles, and Christmas cheer. Young runners are encouraged to dress up in their favorite holiday costumes as they race through age-based distances made just for kids.
Registration Includes:
- Official Elf Run race bib
- Participant medal
- Photo opportunities with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
- Optional add-on Elf Run kids shirt
Friday, December 18th (5:00-9:00pm)
Bell Craft Brew Co.
130 N. E St
Exeter, CA 93221
Saturday, December 29th (8:00-9:00am)
Bell Craft Brew Co.
130 N. E St
Exeter, CA 93221
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
57°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lindsay, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
404 ft
Nearest Airport
FAT
Fresno Yosemite International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Santa Beer Run & Kids Elf Run
Dec 19, 2026