Bill's Beer Run

Event Overview

The 38th annual Bill’s Beer Run (BBR) is a 5-mile road race that takes place Oct 25th on Casey Key, hosted each year by the Manasota Track Club (MTC).

• Date: October 25, 2026
• Location: 1000 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL
• Website: Bill's Beer Run
• Participants: Limited to 500 runners

Registration Information

• Deadline: Register by September 1 to guarantee your shirt size.
• Shirt Availability: Registrations after September 1 are not guaranteed to get a shirt at all.
• Cost: Non-member registration price is $150.
• MTC Members: Enjoy early registration and special pricing.

Event Details

This renowned 5-Mile Run was started in 1988 by MTC member Bill Menard as the sole fundraiser for our non-profit organization, and it continues to be a highlight of the running year for our local population. Your membership fees and the proceeds from BBR are the only means of fundraising the MTC does.

• Fun Factor: Long touted as “the most fun you can have running five miles!”
• Course: Amazing race course along the Gulf of Mexico, Halloween weekend.
• Activities: BEER, great race shirts, costumes, 10-deep age group awards, DJ, costume contests, dancing, hot-dogs.
• Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up times/dates click here

Important Guidelines

PLEASE NOTE:

• Restrictions: Due to the County restrictions on the size of this race and the narrowness of Casey Key Road, strollers and dogs are not permitted.

Additional Offerings

Pub Run Series

If you want to be in a BBR mood all month long, then the Pub Run series is for you! Your PUB RUN registration includes race entry to the BBR 5 Miler on 10/25 AND entry to the 3 or 4 Pub Runs leading up to race day. The Pub Run Series is limited to 100 people and takes place in the month of October on Thursdays.

• Activities: Run together at different bars, win swag, and socialize.
• Community Impact: Support the club’s mission to give back to the community while encouraging healthy physical activity.

VIP Package

Limited to 25 SUPER-SPECIAL MTC members. The VIP package includes: BBR race registration, the Pub Run Series, 10 raffle tickets, special swag (could be a shirt, could be a hat, whatever it is it'll be COOL!) and special VIP treatment on race day including reserved parking on race morning, recognition at the event, and knowing that YOU helped to contribute to the student scholarships program.

• Exclusivity: Limited to 25 VIPs.
• Special Treatment: Enjoy reserved parking and recognition at the event.
• Support: Contribute to the student scholarships program.
• Feel the Love: BE A VIP and feel the LOVE!

Timing and Awards

Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group winners.