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

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:
4 laps (~¼ mile each) around the hop farm
After each lap, participants chug 1 beer (that’s 4 beers total)
Winner = first to finish the 4th beer, not the run 🏆
Run, jog, walk, or dance it out—just make it to the finish and enjoy the ride
21+ only with waiver + a designated driver required per participant or group💸 Registration Details
Fee: $40 per participant (21+) Includes:

✅ 4 Readington beers during the race

✅ Commemorative “4 Years. 4 Laps. 4 Beers.” T-shirt

✅ Entry bib & heat placement

✅ 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, and
Chugs their 4th and final beer first.
We’ll have spotters at the beer chug station to determine the winner of each heat. 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)
Flat course with grass, gravel, and slight elevation
Marked with cones, signs & hop-themed mile markers
Beer station at the start/finish line for each chug
🛡 Safety & Rules
21+ participants only
Waivers signed at check-in
Designated Driver required per participant or group
Water & first aid stations available
No outside alcohol
Encouraged to bring your own costumes, flair, and fun energy
🎽 Swag & Prizes
Official “4 Years. 4 Laps. 4 Beers.” race shirt
Collectible race bib
Prizes for: 🏅 Fastest Chugger 🎭 Best Costume 🥴 Best “Form” 🎉 Crowd Favorite
Post-race party with DJ, food trucks, fire pits, anniversary beer releases
📸 Post-Race Party Highlights
DJ or live acoustic set
Food trucks, coffee & more
Limited edition 4-Year Anniversary beer release
Raffle prizes and giveaways
Black Friday brewery merch dealsSafety:
First aid + EMT on standby
NA drink options
Water stations & shaded rest area