Santa's Beer Run 5K 2026

The race.

Santa's Beer Run 5K is a 5-kilometer race held on December 19, 2026, in Salado, Texas, hosted by Barrow Brewing Company. The course starts and ends at the brewery and runs through downtown Salado. The 5K begins at 11 a.m., with official timing provided by Pro-Fit Race Timing. Finishers receive a t-shirt, a stackable commemorative medal, and a craft beverage (non-alcoholic options available). Packet pickup occurs Friday from 4–7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. onward at the brewery; same-day registration opens at 9 a.m. Saturday if spots remain. Online registration closes December 16 at 11 p.m. ($45); on-site registration on race day runs 9–11 a.m. ($55). The race welcomes walkers and dogs. Register by December 1 to guarantee a t-shirt.