5K, Beer Fest Event 'Beerathon' Coming To Philly May 11

PHILADELPHIA — The first-ever "Beerathon" 5K and beer fest event is coming to Philadelphia in May.

Beerathon will take place Saturday, May 11 at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.

The day will feature a timed 5K race and a beer fest to follow the race.

Registration for the 5K gets you a beer for every mile completed and a completion medal. There will also be food trucks at the finish line and hydration stations along the 5K route.

The beer fest will feature breweries food trucks, live DJ and more on Marine Parade Grounds at the Navy Yard.

Participating breweries include Swedesboro Brewing Company, Broad Street Brewing, New Ridge Brewing Company, Von C Brewing Company, BKB, Revolution Bees, Bellefonte, Gritty City Winery, FishTown Iced Tea, and Triple Bottom Brewing.

Tickets for the beer fest include unlimited beer tasting, as well as wine, seltzers, meads, and other beverage samples, and a souvenir tasting glass

Ticket are available for just the 5K, just the beer fest, and both activities.

Get tickets online here.

Beerathon was born out of training injuries that sidelined a group of friends from competing in the New York City Marathon. The injuries led them to pivot to something they were also good at: drinking beers. Thus, in 2011 the Beerathon was born in New York City.

A 26 bar, 26 beer adventure that captured the imaginations of beer lovers around the world.

The Navy Yard is located at 4747 S. Broad St. in Philadelphia.