Bill's Beer Run

The 38th annual Bill’s Beer Run (BBR) is a 5-mile road race that takes place Oct 25th on Casey Key, hosted each year by the Manasota Track Club (MTC).  

REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE.

Registrations after September 1 are not guaranteed to get a shirt at all.

Bill’s Beer Run

This renowned 5-Mile Run was started in 1988 by MTC member Bill Menard as the sole fundraiser for our non-profit organization, and it continues to be a highlight of the running year for our local population. Your membership fees and the proceeds from BBR are the only means of fundraising the MTC does. 

This longstanding club event sells out quickly and is limited to 500 runners. MTC members enjoy the perk of early registration ensuring they secure their spots. (Non-member registration opens on Aug 1st - if there are any remaining spots.)   Long touted as “the most fun you can have running five miles!” AMAZING race course along the Gulf of Mexico, Halloween weekend, BEER, great race shirts, costumes, 10-deep age group awards, DJ, costume contests, BEER, dancing, hot-dogs, BEER and more! 

PACKET PICK-UP TIMES/DATES CLICK HERE

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the County restrictions on the size of this race and the narrowness of Casey Key Road strollers and dogs are not permitted.

BBR Race Registration

 MTC members get early registration and special pricing. 

Non-member registration opens on Sept 1. Non-member registration price is $150.

Pub Run Series 

Want to be in a BBR mood all month long, then the Pub Run series is for you!! Your PUB RUN registration includes RACE ENTRY to the BBR 5 Miler on 10/25 AND ENTRY to the 3 Pub Runs leading up to race day.  The Pub Run Series is limited to 100 people and takes place in the month of October.  Pub Runs will take place on Thursdays. The Pub Runs give members a chance to run together at different bars around the area, win swag, and socialize, all while supporting the club’s mission to give back to the community while encouraging healthy physical activity. 

 VIP Package  

Limited to 25 SUPER-SPECIAL MTC members. The VIP package includes: BBR race registration, the Pub Run Series, 10 raffle tickets, special swag (could be a shirt, could be a hat, whatever it is it'll be COOL!) and special VIP treatment on race day including reserved parking on race morning, recognition at the event and knowing that YOU helped to contribute to the student scholarships program. BE A VIP and feel the LOVE! 💛

 Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group

There are five packet pickups scheduled for BBR. There will be no packet pickup on the day of the race, so please make sure you make it to one of the scheduled pickups.

Saturday, October 17 from 10am to 1pm. Sforzo/Dillingham/Stewart Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 5831 Bee Ridg Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233

Monday, October 19 from 4pm to 7pm. Living Younger Fitness and Wellness, 7159 Curtiss Ave. Sarasota, FL 34231

Wednesday, October 21 from 4pm to 7pm. Fleet Feet, 711 S Osprey Ave. #1, Saraosta, FL 34236

Thursday, October 22 from 4pm to 7pm. New Balance, 315 N. Cattleman Rd. Suite 1, Sarasota, FL 34235

Friday, October 23 from 4pm to 7pm. 3 Bridges Brewery, 1765 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

The theme for the 38th Annual Bill’s Beer Run is…

    RED • WHITE • & BREW!    

Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th year in true Bill’s Beer Run fashion—with patriotic costumes, festive gear, cold beer, and an unforgettable morning of running and fun!

Now’s the time to start planning your red, white, and blue race-day outfit. Whether you go all out with stars and stripes, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, fireworks, eagles, or your own creative twist, we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

    Costumes are highly encouraged, so grab your friends, build your team, and start planning!