Texas · Saturday, March 28, 2026
The Gather Brewing 5K Beer Run is a 5k and running event held on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Gather Brewing 5K Beer Run
Ready for a sporting adventure that turns the night into a starry dream? 🌟 The Midsummer Night's Dream race awaits you in San Antonio for a unique experience in the heart of this vibrant city!
🦈🌊 Get Ready to Make Waves at SHARK WEEK! 🏃♀️🌴
Location: Confirmed Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park
Cue the suspense music… it’s time to hit the course, Shark Week style! This high-energy, family-friendly race is splashing onto the scene with ocean vibes, bold fun, and just the right amount of bite.
Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, Shark Week is where serious miles meet jawsome race-day excitement. Whether you’re cruising the 1 Mile or hunting down a 10K PR, you’ll cross the finish line feeling like the apex runner of the day.
This isn’t just a run — it’s an ocean-themed adventure on the move, complete with music at the finish line, big race energy, and the unforgettable fun you expect from a Bigfoot event. 🌊✨
You might even spot Bigfoot keeping an eye on the waters near the finish… 👀🦶
🎉 Event Highlights
🦈 Shark Week–themed race experience
🏅 Finisher medals for 1 Mile, 5K & 10K runners
🏅 Special Kids Dash medal for our youngest participants
👕 Super-soft Shark Week race tees
🎶 Music at the start & finish line
💦 Aid stations along the course
🏃♂️ Race Distances
🦈 Kids Dash – (10 & Under)
A short, fun dash designed just for kids!
Includes a race tee, special Kids Dash medal, and post-race treat.
Not timed — just smiles, cheers, and ocean fun.
🌊 1 Mile
Perfect for families, beginners, walkers, and casual runners.
Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and post-race treat.
Not chip-timed.
🦈 5K (3.11 miles) – “The Fin Frenzy”
Perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers looking for a fun, energetic race.
Chip-timed with awards and post-race celebration. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and treat ticket.
🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy
🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin
🥇 Standard age-group awards
🌊 10K (6.22 miles) – “The Deep End Challenge”
More miles, more bragging rights, more ocean glory!
Chip-timed with awards and full finish-line festivities. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and treat ticket.
🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy
🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin
🥇 Standard age-group awards
🏅 Age Group Awards (5K & 10K)
Age Groups:
10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+
🥇 Gold – 1st | 🥈 Silver – 2nd | 🥉 Bronze – 3rd
💲 Special Pricing & Perks
👟 Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under receive discounted pricing
🤝 Referral Rewards: Earn refunds when friends register using your referral link
👯 Group Discounts: Automatic savings as your group grows
📅 Event Schedule
5:30–6:45 AM — Packet Pickup
6:55 AM — Kids Dash Start
7:00 AM — National Anthem & Race Start
Finish-line celebrations and awards follow the race.
🙌 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Then Run (5K Only)
Includes:
✔️ Custom chip-timed bib
✔️ Super-soft race tee
✔️ Finisher medal
✔️ Ability to run the 5K after helping
How it works:
1️⃣ Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to help with packet pickup
2️⃣ About 10 minutes before the race, join everyone for warmup
3️⃣ Start the 5K with the group
4️⃣ Run, recover, then help hand out awards
This option does NOT require signing up under the Volunteer tab.
Does NOT include Full Race Volunteer benefits listed below.
LIMITED to the first 10 sign-ups.
Available for the 5K distance only.
Full Race Volunteer (Not Running)
Sign up under the VOLUNTEER tab in the top menu.
Full Race Volunteers Receive:
🎽 Bigfoot race shirt
🎟️ VIP race access
🎁 Your choice of:
• A FREE future race entry (use it yourself or gift it!)
OR
• A $20 prepaid digital gift card
🦺 Volunteer Roles & Ratings
Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun!
POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if you’d like.
Keep runners safe & energized with cheers and direction.
POSITION RATING: Fun and action-packed.
Assist Race Director with medals, snacks, and celebration.
POSITION RATING: Easy, exciting, and rewarding.
Stay with the final participant, encourage them, and notify course staff when the last runner passes.
POSITION RATING: Slightly physically challenging — longest distance covered but inspiring!
Help check in runners, then enjoy a relaxed, joyful finish-line environment.
POSITION RATING: Busy pre-race, chill and fun after.
General event help — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.
POSITION RATING: Extremely easy and puts you right in the action.
Guide the fastest runners on the longest course.
POSITION RATING: Fun, great exercise, and finished early!
Be the star of the show! High-fives, photos, cheering!
POSITION RATING: The coolest volunteer role — 10/10 fun.
📍 Volunteer Arrival
All volunteers arrive 1.5 hours before race start and check in at the Registration Tent.
Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.
📝 IMPORTANT NOTES
👕 Shirt guarantee: Register at least 10 days before race day.
📦 Packet Pickup: Always open 1.5 hours before race start.
📧 If additional pickup times are added, all runners will be notified by email at least 1 week in advance.
🌳 Course Terrain: Expect a mix of pavement, crushed granite, and some unavoidable dirt paths.
🛝 Public Spaces: Events take place in parks and greenbelts — please be mindful of dog walkers, cyclists, and picnickers.
🌊🦈 Don’t Miss the Most Jaw-some Race of the Season!
Grab your crew, lace up, and dive into Shark Week — where fast feet, ocean energy, and race-day fun collide.
👉 Register now and run with the sharks!
Visit our new website for more help: www.bigfootraces.com
SARR Fall Off-RoadRunners Training Program - we have a place for every pace & all levels are welcome!
Dates: July 11 - October 24, 2025
Goal Race: SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run
Distance Options:
53K / 27K: For adventurers and experienced trail runners, open to all paces to include walk/run.
10K / 5K: For runners new to trail running or who prefer a walk/run method.
Weekly Group Runs: Saturday 7:00am, Tuesday 6:30am, and Wednesday 7pm.
Flexible training schedule written by SARR RRCA Certified Coaches.
We train on natural trails at Eisenhower Park, McAllister Park, Government Canyon and other local/state parks and natural areas.
Free Basebuilder: June 13 - July 10, 2026 geared towards the 53K / 27K participants, but open to all.
Team Perks: Weekly coaches email, Facebook group, fun socials & special events! Includes SARR Training Team tech shirt.
Training is for SARR Members; join SARR during signup if not a member.
Interested in Volunteering? please contact the head coach for opportunities, details and password to signup: [email protected]
BONUS
Scallywompus Races and Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run: SARR Training Teams save 25% off individual races, and/or the Scallywompus series of races. 🙂
IN-PERSON EVENT DATE
Saturday July 18th, 2026
The San Antonio RoadRunners invite women of all ages to join us for our 47th running of the Women's Run, events include a 10K, 5K & Girl's Fun Run! This empowering event is designed to celebrate the San Antonio sisterhood of women thru fitness & fun. We have a virtual option if you cannot attend the live run. The option to add-on shipping is available at registration.
Event pre and post-race activities will be at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. No alcohol is allowed on their premises. No tailgating or ice chests allowed on the church premises.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
Race Day July 18th from 6-7:30 AM Alamo Heights United Methodist Church
Race Start Times:
7:00 AM Girl Power Run (1/4 mile run)
7:15 AM 10K Start
7:20 AM 5K Start
7:25 AM 5K Walk Starts
5K Walk Rules: All who are registered in this category must WALK only. Anyone who is seen running at any time will be disqualified. Register for the 5K if you want to walk and run.
AWARDS: Must pick up award on race day. Check results before you leave, and have a friend pick up for you if you cannot stay for the ceremony.
RACE RESULTS: Click HERE to go to our results page.
5K Route Here
10K will run the 5K route twice.
VIRTUAL 5K/10K Details:
--Women's Virtual 5K/10K is a race you can run or walk from any location and route. You can complete your own race, at your own pace at a time you choose,
Simply signup, download and print your digital race bib, complete your 5K or 10K and submit your results.
--Digital Bib: Login to your RunSignup profile, Select>Upcoming Events>View Digital Bib...Share It!>Print, Save, or Screenshot.
--When you submit your time, you will also be able to download, print and/or share your Finisher's Certificate.
--Please take a picture at the end of your run with your Women's Run Medal. Upload these to your social media platforms and tag #SARR
--Complete your race and submit your results HERE between July 18-31, 2026
Register Early. SARR members receive a 25% discount on the 10K/5K with online registration thru 6/14/26 (automatically applied at checkout).
Runners age 24 or younger and age 70+ get a 50% discount on the 5K with online registration thru 6/14/26 (no other discounts apply)
SOCIAL TEAM DISCOUNTS: Create a social team and get your crew signed up. Your group will receive a discounted race price ($5.00 off regular price) when your team reaches 10 people. No other discounts apply. To update your team/group after your register, follow these steps: Log in to RunSignup. Go to profile in the upper right corner. Click on Profile. Scroll down and find the race you want to manage in your upcoming events. Click on the "Manage Registration". Find the “Group/Team” menu. Click on one of the options (view team, create team, or join team) to manage your team.
Sponsorship and Vendor spots available for race day. Contact [email protected] for details.
Girl Power Run participants will get the same shirt as the women's but in youth sizing. Shirts available while supplies and sizes are available. We recommend registering early to guarantee your shirt.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL.
ALL MALE VOLUNTEER SQUAD NEEDED. LOOK FOR VOLUNTEER TAB TO FIND A VOLUNTEER TASK. SIGN UP EARLY, SPOTS ARE TAKEN FAST.