Alamo Beer Challenge
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Event overview
The Alamo Beer Challenge Race 1 of 4 takes place on August 8, 2026 at the Tuscany wedding venue on Old Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio, TX. The event includes multiple race options:
- 13.1 miles
- 10k
- 5k
- Half-marathon 3-person relay
- 5k walk
- 0.05k fun run
Virtual options are available for the 13.1, 10k, and 5k distances.
Format, logistics and entry information
The race is the first milestone in a series that follows an 18-week training schedule for runners preparing for the San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon and Half Marathon. The relay is a half-marathon split into three legs of 4.36 miles each, with a single exchange point at Eisenhower Park trailhead (water stop 3). Age-group categories span youth to 90-plus, and awards are given for first overall male and female, first overall masters male and female, and age groups; awards use chip time and races start in waves. Race bibs contain timing chips and should be worn on the front of the shorts. Virtual participants can request mailed packets for a fee; the current shipping charge is $12 per packet. Discount policy: participants aged 16 and younger, and participants aged 70 and older, receive a 50% automatic discount. There are no refunds; transfer fees apply if entries are changed close to race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.