5K Fun Run x HEIST BREWERY NoDa| 2026 NC Brewery Running Series

We are the North Carolina Brewery Running Series® and we run for beer!

Join us for a 5K-ish fun run that starts and ends at HEIST BREWERY NoDA. Run, walk, jog—whatever goes! This event is for all ages and all fitness levels. Move at your own pace, get outside, then celebrate with a cold, locally made craft beverage at the finish line.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
• Time: 11am (recommended arrival: 10:45am
• Location: Heist Brewery NoDa
• Course: A 5K-ish route that starts and ends at the taproom, showing off the surrounding area.

What You Get With Registration

Your registration includes:

• (1) craft beverage from Heist Brewery NoDa (21+; NA option available)
• Your choice of a collector pint glass or series swag item
• Access to the day’s fun: music, food, games, and partner activations
• And more fun along the way!

Why We Run

Be active. Have fun. Give back.
A portion of every registration supports local nonprofits. Thanks to runners like you, Brewery Running Series has raised over $700,000 for community organizations to date—and we’re just getting started!

Know Before You Go

• Untimed + beginner-friendly: Walkers, runners, joggers—all are welcome
• Open course: The route uses public roads and paths; please obey traffic laws and stay aware
• ID required: You don’t need to be 21 to participate, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the beer. Under 21? You’ll receive a token for a non-alcoholic beverage
• Rain or shine: We run no matter the forecast
• Limited capacity: Registration is capped based on venue size—register early to save your spot

Stay in the Loop

We’ll send a reminder email the week of the event with parking info, check-in details, and everything you need to know before race day.

Questions?

Email us at kat@breweryrunningseries.com

Let’s run, drink, and give back together at Heist Brewery NoDa!
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