Event Information
About this Event
Beech Mountain has revamped the Cool 5 Five Mile race into A Cooler 5K Beer Run! The race is scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd at 5pm. The 5K runs through the Town of Beech Mountain with long range views of Grandfather Mountain, Banner Elk and beyond. Four stops, each with a different craft brewery for all runners. The race ends at The Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria with a beer garden, food and drink, craft beers and free live music.
“We’re showcasing some of the best breweries of the High Country,” Kate Prisco, race coordinator says. “Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Booneshine Brewing of Boone, and Beech Mountain Brewing Company”
The race starts across from Beech Mountain Town Hall with stops approximately every 1/4 mile with a 2 oz. pour of beer. All race registrants get 2 free beers and their swag bag at the end of the race. We will also have a fun children’s run called Pint Size Dash.
A Cooler 5 benefits the development of Beech Mountain's newest park, Shane Outpost Park. Built out by Buckeye Recreation Center, the park is currently open to campers. With campsites in place we are pushing for the next phase of the project to include a kid's ropes course, bonfire pit and much more. “This park is a great addition to the trail system of Beech Mountain built with the family in mind,” says Prisco.
A Cooler 5 Weekend starts with Bourbon and Bacon Friday night at Beech Alpen Inn. Free live music by Dr. Bacon. A Cooler 5 is followed by Shelby Rae Moore at Beech Mountain Resort’s 5506’ Skybar then Saturday evening is Acoustic Syndicate and Steep Canyon Rangers slope side.
Enjoy some great beer, great views, great music and a great time with friends and family.
Shane Outpost Park
The Shane Outpost Park will introduce a new area of Beech Mountain to visit. It will have a natural play area, water/ creek play area, tent camping, trails, low ropes course, and MORE!
Race Descriptions
How does it work? We have 4 Registration Options Available, so whether you like to drink AND run, run then drink, just run, or just drink - we have an option for you!
Cooler 5K Competitive - Run the race with no beer stops trying for the best time, then enjoying yourself in the Beer Garden while the other racers finish up.
Cooler 5K Beer Runner- Take in the full experience of a beer run. Stop at each of the 4 beer station along the 5K then kickback and enjoy live music while hanging around in the beer garden.
Cooler 5K Spectator- Don't want to run, but want to grab a beer after the race? This is your category!
Cooler 5K Designated Driver- No beer for you, but your buddies owe you one! This category gets you 5K and live music, also no headache the next day.
Pint Size Dash- Keep the kids entertained while you are relaxing after your race. 12 and under can get their own race on in the Pint Size Dash. Kids will run a 200m race. All finishers will receive a cup and an ice pop!
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