Readington Brewery's 1st Annual Black Friday Anniversary Beer Trail Run

🍻 Welcome to the Race

Welcome to the 1st Annual Black Friday Anniversary Beer Trail Run! Join us for a fun-filled day of running, beer, and celebration at READINGTON BREWERY. Lace up your running shoes and get ready to hit the trails with fellow beer enthusiasts. After the run, stick around to enjoy some delicious brews and good company. Don't miss out on this exciting event - sign up now!

🏃‍♂️ How it Works

• Format: 4 laps (~¼ mile each) around the hop farm
• Challenge: After each lap, participants chug 1 beer (that’s 4 beers total)
• Winner: First to finish the 4th beer, not the run 🏆
• Participation: Run, jog, walk, or dance it out—just make it to the finish and enjoy the ride

💸 Registration Details

Fee: $40 per participant (21+) Includes:

• Beers: 4 Readington beers during the race
• T-shirt: Commemorative “4 Years. 4 Laps. 4 Beers.” T-shirt
• Entry: Entry bib & heat placement
• Celebration: Post-run celebration access + Black Friday giveaways

🕒 Heats & Schedule

Participants will be grouped into 8 themed heats of 12 runners each, based on pace and personality. Each heat runs every 12–15 minutes, starting at 11:00 AM.

Heat Names & Order:

• The Early Birds 🐦 (Chill & ready to roll)
• Hopstacle Course Heroes 🌿 (Casual joggers)
• Barley Breakers 🍆 (Fun-loving middle pack)
• Draft Dodgers 🍺 (Veterans of the beer mile)
• Buzzed & Brave 🍻 (Risk-takers and race-makers)
• Suds & Studs 💪 (All show, some go)
• Foam Warriors 🧜 (Not fast, but festive)
• The Final Pour 🍻 (Late arrivals, loud personalities)

Heat Selection: Chosen during registration based on vibe & estimated finish time. We’ll use this to create a safe and spirited flow to the race.

🏅 Race Winner

The race winner is the runner who:

• Completes: All 4 laps
• Chugs: Their 4th and final beer first
• Spotters: We’ll have spotters at the beer chug station to determine the winner of each heat
• Champions' Chug-Off: Top finishers from each heat may be invited to a “Champions’ Chug-Off” at the end of the day for ultimate bragging rights

📍 Course Details

• Loop: Around the brewery’s scenic hop fields (~¼ mile each lap)
• Terrain: Flat course with grass, gravel, and slight elevation
• Markers: Marked with cones, signs & hop-themed mile markers
• Beer Station: At the start/finish line for each chug

🛡️ Safety & Rules

• Age: 21+ participants only
• Waivers: Signed at check-in
• Drivers: Designated Driver required per participant or group
• Medical: Water & first aid stations available

🎽 Swag & Prizes

• Shirt: Official “4 Years. 4 Laps. 4 Beers.” race shirt
• Race Bib: Collectible race bib
• Prizes: For Fastest Chugger, Best Costume, Best “Form”, and Crowd Favorite
• Party: Post-race party with DJ, food trucks, fire pits, anniversary beer releases

🎉 Post-Race Party Highlights

• Entertainment: DJ or live acoustic set
• Food: Food trucks, coffee & more
• Beer: Limited edition 4-Year Anniversary beer release
• Giveaways: Raffle prizes and giveaways

👉 Safety:

• Medical: First aid + EMT on standby
• Options: NA drink options available
• Refreshments: Water stations & shaded rest area

For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Readington Brewery's 1st Annual Black Friday Anniversary Beer Trail Run.