5k Beer Run x Backpocket Pin & Pixel | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series

We are the Iowa Brewery Running Series® and we run for beer! 🏃‍♂️🍻

See you at Backpocket Pin & Pixel in Johnston on Halloween October 31 🎃!

Join us for a 5K-ish spooky fun run that starts and ends at Backpocket Pin & Pixel. Whether you run, walk, or jog, this event is for all ages and fitness levels. Move at your own pace, enjoy some fresh air, and then celebrate with a locally made, cold craft beverage at the finish line! 🎉

Dress up or come as you are! We'll have multiple costume prizes!

Event Details:

📅 When: Halloween! Saturday, October 31| Fun run starts from the taproom at 11AM

📍 Where: Backpocket Pin & Pixel in Johnston

🗺️ Course: The course goes by the Yard and on the Interturben trail for this 5kish out and back course.

Celebrate at the finish line! 🎉

Your registration includes:

🍺 One craft beverage of your choice from Backpocket

🎁 Collector's pint glass or a series swag item from the Brewery Running Series

🎶 Access to the day’s festivities including live music, food trucks, games with our partners and sponsors when available

Our Mission:

Be active. Have fun. Give back. A portion of all proceeds from this event will support a local nonprofit. 🙌 Over $700k raised to date across all states!

Important Event Details:

🏃‍♀️ Untimed fun run – All walkers, runners, and joggers are welcome!

🚶‍♂️ Open course – The event takes place on public roads, so you are responsible for obeying all traffic laws and being aware of your surroundings.

🆔 ID required – Bring a valid ID or driver’s license. You don’t need to be 21 to participate, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the beer 🍻. Underage participants will receive a token for a non-alcoholic beverage 🍹.

🌧️ Rain or shine – The event will go on, no matter the weather!

✨ Limited registration – To ensure the best experience, registration is limited to the size of the taproom. Sign up today to guarantee your spot!

Keep an eye on your inbox – we’ll send final event details and reminders the week of the event, including anything else you need to know to participate.

Questions? Reach out to us at: audrie@breweryrunningseries.com

Let’s run, drink, and give back together at Backpocket on October 31 🌟

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The Iowa Brewery Running Series is happy to be back for their 7th season of organizing fun run events at local breweries!

We started with one event - a 5k in Minneapolis, MN in celebration of Global Running Day. We now collectively organize over 300 event per year across 20+ states, and counting! Check out our full event line up: www.breweryrunningseries.com