ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The annual Brew to Brew 10K+ run connecting the Allentown Brew Works to the Bethlehem Brew Works will return on April 12, marking the first race in the popular “Earn Your Beer” series organized by Run Lehigh Valley.
The event features a course running through the main streets of both cities, with registration including an event t-shirt, custom pint glass and two complimentary beers at the post-race celebration.
Participants must register by March 27 to guarantee receiving an event t-shirt. All participants must be 21 or older by race day.
The after-party will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with live music.
The Earn Your Beer series includes three races throughout the Lehigh Valley: the Brew to Brew 10K+ in Allentown/Bethlehem on April 12 (10:00 a.m.), the Weyerbacher Hill Challenge 5K in Easton on May 17 (11:00 a.m.), and the Funk 5 Miler in Emmaus on June 7 (10:30 a.m.).
The Weyerbacher Hill Challenge takes participants through a section of Easton on open roads, featuring a challenging uphill finish before returning to the brewery.
Participants receive two free Weyerbacher beers, with t-shirts guaranteed for those registered by May 6. The after-party runs from noon to 3:00 p.m.
The Funk 5 Miler begins and ends near the Triangle in Emmaus, completing the series.
All races are chip-timed by Second Wind Race Timing, with prizes awarded based on gun time to top overall male and female runners, plus age group categories.
Runners can register for each race individually or choose the full series package.
VIP registration for all three races is available for $160, which includes extra beer at each event, VIP lines and additional merchandise at the final event.
Bundle discounts are available for those registering for multiple Run Lehigh Valley events.
Run Lehigh Valley, which has managed events in the region since 2010, is led by Managing Director Rochelle Romeo Kane, Race Director Kevin Drake, and Operations Manager Jason Kane.
For more information visit the Run Lehigh Valley website. To register for races, visit the links below.