When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
Cape May Brewing - 1250 Hornet Rd, Rio Grande NJ
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Event Overview
NJ Running Block Party at CAPE MAY BREWING in Cape May, NJ! Choose your challenge of either a 5K or 1 Mile run/walk. Run through the beautiful and historic Cape May Airport. Complete with morning fuel stations, fully marked routes, and refreshments along the way. Finish back at Cape May Brewing for an unforgettable post-run beer festival atmosphere, where you'll enjoy two complimentary craft beers in an official HOPS TROT pint glass, SPECIAL EDITION FINISHER MEDAL, live music, food trucks, games, sponsor giveaways, and a massive charity raffle with over $3,000 in prizes, all while benefiting local charities. Have fun and give back!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-12
- Location: Cape May Brewing - 1250 Hornet Rd, Rio Grande, NJ
- Distance Options: 5K or 1 Mile run/walk
- More Information: Race Page
What is Hops Trot
- Pick Your Distance: Choose your run distance and create a team of friends & family (optional)
- Fun Day: Mark your calendar for a fun day of running and craft beer!
- Pre-Run:
- Check in half an hour before your start time
- We’ll provide parking & further ride info in email instructions
- Enjoy free coffee & fresh pastries
- Local running shops and support stations
- The Ride:
- Run your distance on marked and secured routes
- Medical support vehicle
- Snacks & refreshments
- Post Ride:
- FINISHER MEDAL included in your registration!
- It's time to enjoy (2) complimentary beers on us!
- Official co-branded HOPS TROT Pint Glass for every runner
- Hops Trot high-quality neoprene koozies
- Enjoy the food trucks, live music, games
- Check out our merch tent & snack stand
- Live raffle with $3,000+ in prizes!
- Join & Post: Your photos on our Facebook Page
What You'll Get
- Finisher Medal: Every runner gets one!
- Pint Glass: Official Hops Trot X Cape May Brewing 2026 Pint Glass
- Complimentary Beers: (2) Cape May Beers are ON US!
- Koozies: High-Quality Neoprene Beer Koozies
- Raffle Ticket: Chance to WIN PRIZES!
- Collectable Bibs: Event Photos!
- Unique Snacks: Pretzels & Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Post-Ride Entry: Party with LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE!
New for 2026
- Professional Photographers: At least (3) photographers will be snapping pics of your Hops Trot experience during pre-run, during the run, and post-run! We have amazing photo ops!
- Non-Alcoholic Beer Options: Still want to run with us but don't want the alcohol?
- Collectable Runner Bibs: At check-in, you’ll receive a collectible event wristband and bib designed just for this event! They look awesome!
- Sponsor Snacks & Giveaways: Morning coffee, fresh pastries, post-ride pretzel necklaces, recovery protein & much more!
Celebration of Running and Craft Beer
Runners will also receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a ton of prizes including a private brewery tour and running gear!
Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Have fun, and give back!
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