5k Fun Run x Utepils Brewing | 2026 MN Brewery Running Series

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

See you at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 4, 2026!
Let’s kick off a brand-new Brewery Running Series season together at one of the most beloved springtime stops in Minnesota. This 5K-ish fun run is all about getting active, building community, and celebrating the return of outdoor beer season.

Utepils (pronounced “OOH-ta-pilz”) is a Norwegian word for “the first beer you drink outdoors in the sunshine after a long, dark winter.” It’s the feeling that spring is finally here — and there’s no better way to welcome it than a run with friends and a beer at the finish.

📅 When: Saturday, April 4, 2026
⏰ Time: Fun run starts at 11:00 AM (arrive early for check-in and a smooth start!)
📍 Where: Utepils Brewing — Minneapolis, MN
🗺️ Course: A marked 5K-ish out-and-back route starting and ending at the brewery. Course map, parking, and final day-of details will be emailed the week of the event.

Your registration includes:
🍺 One craft beverage of your choice from Utepils Brewing (non-alcoholic options available)
🎁 Collector’s pint glass or a Brewery Running Series swag item
🎶 Access to the post-run celebration with music, community hangout time, and partner/sponsor fun…and more!

Be active. Have fun. Give back.
A portion of every registration supports local nonprofits, helping us make a positive impact in communities across Minnesota. 🙌
Over $700,000 raised to date!

🏃‍♀️ Untimed fun run — all walkers, runners, and joggers are welcome
🚶‍♂️ Open course — the route uses public paths/roads; please obey traffic laws and stay alert
🆔 ID required — you don’t need to be 21 to participate, but must be 21+ to drink beer. Underage participants receive an NA token
🌦️ Rain or shine — the event goes on no matter the weather
✨ Limited registration — spots are capped to keep the taproom experience excellent, so sign up early!

Keep an eye on your inbox — we’ll send final details and reminders the week of the event.

Questions? Reach out to us at:

Let’s run, toast to spring, and open the season together at Utepils Brewing on Saturday, April 4, 2026! 🌟

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