Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5k
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Event overview
The 2026 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger is a 5k road race held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Pottsville, PA 17901. The event is listed as the 14th annual race and began in 2013. The course starts and finishes at D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., described as America's oldest brewery and a family-run company since 1829.
Format, entries and capacity
The event offers two options: an in-person 5k and a virtual "Anytime/Anywhere" 5k. The in-person entry is priced at $45 with a price increase scheduled after January 5, 2026. The virtual entry is priced at $40 and its registration closes on April 18, 2026. The race is limited to 3,500 participants and the organizer notes it typically sells out within 72 hours.
Participant benefits and on-site features
All participants receive a branded pint glass, an official race t-shirt, and two free Yuengling Light Lagers for those 21 and older. The event includes free brewery tours before race day and admission to a post-race party. Post-race activities listed include live music, food vendors and more than 50 local vendors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.