BRC Blue Coat Run & Beer Festival 2026

The race.

The BRC Blue Coat Run takes place September 19, 2026, in Burlington, NJ, featuring a 5K and 3.1-mile route on a USATF-certified flat course through historic Burlington with Delaware River views. The race starts at Riverfront Promenade, 110 High Street, with registration and packet pickup from 8:45–9:45 a.m. race day; early packet pickup is available September 17 from 5–7 p.m. Free parking is available off High Street, and NJ Transit River LINE service stops near the start. Overall cash prizes go to the top three male and female finishers ($75, $50, $25), with age-group awards across nine divisions and team competition categories. Race shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by August 19. The field is capped at 350 runners. Following the race, The Raccoon Pour Tour beer festival opens to race participants at 11:30 a.m., featuring craft beers and food trucks.