Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co, Colchester CT
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Event Overview
- Event Name: Pirate's Beer Run - A 0.5k Run For Cancer
- Date: 2026-07-11
- Location: Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co, Colchester, CT
- Register Here: Pirate's Beer Run Registration
Race Details
- Description: A Run For Underachievers. A Couch Potato Fun Run. A Run For The Rest Of Us.
- Distance: 0.5K (1/3 Mile = 546 Yards = 1640 Feet)
- Duration: About 7 minutes to complete if you walk it.
- Reward: Finishers receive a beer and a donut!
Purpose
- Beneficiary: Proceeds go to help fight cancer through the "Pirates of the Cure-ibbean" team.
- Affiliation: Supporting the Relay For Life of Southeastern CT.
- Impact: The money raised will support the 2026 Relay For Life event benefiting the American Cancer Society.
- Youth Package: Available for $20, includes a t-shirt, 0.5K sticker, and a donut.
Important Notes
- Registration Deadline: Register by June 15th to guarantee your shirt size!
- Course Remarks: This is a non-timed event with a dirt road: walking/jogging is recommended.
- Alternative Participation: Hang out and enjoy your donut while waiting for others to finish.
- Onsite Registration: First come, first served based on available shirts.
Schedule
- 10:00-11:00 AM: Arrival & Check In
- 11:00 AM: Run/Walk Starts!
- 11:15 AM: All Done, Time For Beer & Donuts!
- 12:00 PM: Hop Culture Opens to the public
SWAG & Rewards
- T-Shirt: Limited edition "2026 Pirate's Beer Run" t-shirt with sponsors on the back.
- Pint Glass: Limited edition official "2026 Pirate's Beer Run" pint glass.
- Sticker: Official "0.5K Pirate's Beer Run" euro-style oval sticker.
- Optional Addons: Dog Bandana & Spent Grain Dog Treat, Extra Pint Glass, Extra 0.5K Stickers.
Beer & Donut Details
- Beer: Receive a pour of a craft beer from Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co.
- Donut: Pick up your donut at the Donut Tent after the run.
- Variety: Enjoy a range of styles of beer available in the tasting room.
- Beer Ticket: Found in your pint glass, to be presented at the bar for your beer.
About Hop Culture
- Community Focus: A family-friendly brewery featuring community tables and outdoor seating.
- Craft Selection: Offers diverse cold beers made from local ingredients.
- Agricultural Roots: Emphasis on craft beer's connection to agriculture.
- History: A family-owned farm dedicated to sharing its story and history.
About Relay For Life
- Global Event: The world’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event dedicated to fighting cancer.
- Community Support: Over 40 years of coming together to honor loved ones and drive change.
- Funding: Supports research, patient care, and access to screenings.
- Join Us: Participate in making a difference in the fight against cancer.
Thank You
Thank you for joining us!
Rich Arsenault & Kelly Whipple
Team Pirates of the Cure-ibbean
