ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, BUT VOLUNTEERS MAY STILL SIGN UP!!!
Runners/Walkers: You may still sign up onsite for the 1 mile, 5K and Half on Friday or Saturday :)
What is the Red, White and Brew Running Festival 2016? It is 3 Days of Running different distances (Run one race or all three) and courses, combined with food, fun and and amazing experiences over September 9th-11th 2016!
ENJOY live band playing rockin’ tunes, Running Expos by All Kinds of Fast, along with routes that will CHALLENGE you and make you smile! All levels of runners welcome. Whichever distance you choose you will be cheered on by our incredibly spirited group of volunteers. This is a GREAT event for families and groups of frineds!
Race Registration includes a Tech Shirt for EACH Event, Amazing prizes and other SWAG, PLUS FREE admission into the Red, White and Brew Festival (including Sy Fox Beers, and a variety of Wineries) on Sunday post Half Marathon! THIS WILL BE THE MOST FUN YOU WILL HAVE AT A RUNNING EVENT...PERIOD.
Lastly, in effort to show our appreciation to all Active/Retired Military and First Responders as a tribute to 911 we have SPECIAL pricing for the Half/Trifecta, AND you WILL be running at the front of the race!!!
Please note that registration is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Friday 1 Mile starts at 7:30pm
Saturday 5K Starts at 9:30am
Sunday Half Marathon Starts at 7:30am
PACKET PICK UP: FOR ALL EVENTS WILL BE AT THE PARKING LOT ON BRIDGE AND MAIN STREET ACROSS FROM MOLLY MAGUIRE'S RESTAURANT!
Packet Pick Up/Onsite Registration Times:
Friday 4pm-8pm (Mile Registration ends at 7:00pm)
Saturday 8am-4pm (5K Registration ends at (9:00am)
Sunday 6am-7am (No Race Day Registration for the HALF)
Registration fees
5K Registration Closed
Online registration closed-
includes a Red, White and Brew Shirt
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$30.00Nov 6 – Feb 1
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$35.00Feb 2 – Apr 30
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$40.00May 1 – Jul 31
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$45.00Aug 1 – Sep 7
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
includes, Red White and Brew Shirt, one Wine or Beer Beverage of choice and hot food item at the festival
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$80.00Nov 6 – Feb 1
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$85.00Feb 2 – Apr 30
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$95.00May 1 – Jul 31
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$105.00Aug 1 – Sep 7
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1 Mile Sprint Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes Red, White and Brew Shirt
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$20.00Nov 6 – Feb 1
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$25.00Feb 2 – Apr 30
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$30.00May 1 – Jul 31
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$35.00Aug 1 – Sep 7
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RWB Trifecta Race Closed
Online registration closed-
Register to run the 1 mile, 5K and Half
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$120.00Nov 6 – Feb 1
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$135.00Feb 2 – Apr 30
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$155.00May 1 – Jul 31
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$175.00Aug 1 – Sep 7
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Wine and Beer Festival
What better way to celebrate your running accomplishments then with a post Half Marathon Beer and Wine festival in the beautiful Chester County’s Phoenixville area! For all Half Marathoners over 21, enjoy complimentary access (and beverage) to our Beer and Wine Festival, Sunday September 11th, between 9am-12:00pm at our sponsor location “The Foundry.” Not over 21, or do not like beer or wine, don't worry we have plenty of alternative options!
The Red White and Brew Wine Festival will take place near the finish line at the spectacular Phoenixville Foundry. Here we will serve up the standard post race nutrition for all participants, but for those over 21 the benefit of joining friends and family at our beer and wine garden on site. We will be serving up Sly Fox beer(s) that will temp all beer lover’s pallets, or for the wine drinkers Chadsford Wine, Black Walnut and more to satisfy the most select taste buds.
The event also includes a premium food items for all runners, (premium food for purchase for non runner) and amazing live music and more!
Not running on Sunday? Supporting a friend, family member or significant other? The for a nominal fee you can join the runners at the festival!
Running the 1 mile and/or 5K but not the half, and are over 21? BONUS… we will give you complimentary access to this great event when you pick up your race packets!
Stay tuned for more details as we aim to make this the most amazing running weekend in the USA!
Proper ID REquired for everyone 21 and older.
Festival will go from 9:00am until 12:00 noon
Start and Finish and Packet Pick up will be on Bridge and Main Street (Packet Pick uP will be in the Parking Lot on Bridge and Main Street)
Main Street Mile - Friday
Join us Friday evening to test you speed. The Main Street Mile will begin and end on Bridge and Main Street in Phoenixville, PA. The course will be a one-mile out and back along Main Street that is designed to challenge and excite all. The perfect race for spectator to cheer you on and a great place to begin and end a race!
The Main Street Mile is not for walkers (due to permit restriction time limit), but for those who want to see how fast they can go!
All participants will receive a race shirt. This is a great way to kick off the Red, White and Brew Trifecta (if you want to participate in all three races!).
The course will only be open for a minimal amount of time (this is happening on a busy Friday Night on the Main Street), with post race festivities taking place near the Start and Finish.
Registration opens at 6:00pm and Race Starts at 7:30pm. Registration/Packet Pick Up will be at the parking lot on Bridge and Main Street across from Molly Maguire Restaruant.
Note: Max 250 people
5K Run Saturday
Join us on Saturday (time to be determined - morning or afternoon) for a picturesque 5K along the Schuylkill River Trail. The course is not the flattest, and fastest, but its a great one to challenge yourself or to use as a shake out run for the half.
Start and finish will begin and end on the trail, with more details on the post race festivities.
All participants will receive a race shirt, unique finishers medal, and post race food and beverages. All participants will also receive a beverage ticket to attend the Red, White and Brew Festival on Sunday! You must be 21 to participate in beer and wine portion, under will be able to use their ticket for a non-alcoholic beverage.
Registration opens at 8:00am with a 9:30 Race Start! Registration/Packet Pick Up will be at the parking lot on Bridge and Main Street across from Molly Maguire Restaruant. You can pick you packet up on Friday between 4pm-8pm.
Note: Max 1,000 people
Half Marathon - Sunday
Join us for the inaugural Red, White and Brew Half Marathon and Beer and Wine Festival!
The course will start and finish in Phoenixville. Course starts on Bridge and Main Street in Phoenixville and travel out to Spring City along the Schuylkill River Trail, before coming back along the back on the rolling hills and streets into East Pikeland, returning through the borough of Phoenixville for the finish.
All participants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt, unique finishers gift, one beverage ticket for the beer and wine festival (for those over 21 to use on beer or wine, under 21 on non alcoholic beverages), along with standard post race nutrition and a ticket for additional festival food item at one of our sponsored vendors (TBD).
We are in the process of finalizing some great activities before the race, during, and after!
The course will be open for 3.5 hours. You must be able to maintain a 16-minute mile pace. Anyone who falls behind, will need to move to the side of the road and finish at your own risk, the road will be open to traffic. We highly recommend training to finish with in 3.5 hours. Anyone who has not crossed the finish line by 11:00am, will be asked 1) if they want a ride back to the satrt/finish or 2) to move to the shoulder/sidewalks. Due to permit restrictions we need to breakdown the course starting at 11:00am. This means brining course support in off the roads and pulling up the finish line timing mats. Anyone finishing after this time, can still collect thier finishers Medal at the registration area!
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to walk and are looking at a time greater than 3.5 hours. Have a MAP of the course. We will do our best to support you and keep you safe, but in the end you will be responosible for finishing on your own if needed.
There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION (You may register Firday or Saturday only)! Packets may be picked up Friday (4pm-7pm) or Saturday (8am-4pm) or Sunday between 6:00am and 7:00am. Packet Pick Up will be at the parking lot on Bridge and Main Street across from Molly Maguire Restaruant.
Race Starts at 7:30am.
AWARDS
We will have the following awards for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will feature a very unique FINISHERS Medal for all!
Mile: Overall Male and Female
5K: Over Top Male and Female, then 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for Male & Femaie in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus.
Half: Over Top Male and Female, then 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for Male & Femaie in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus. NOTE: All finishers get a custom finishers awards!
Hotel Information
Thanks to out Title Sponsor Brandy Wine Valley, Chester County we have amazing "Special Hotel Rate" at two locations for the night or weekend!
Located 8 miles from Phoenixville, the Courtyard by Marriott Great Valley/Malvern is located in the heart of Chester County among scenic landscapes and historic attractions. Our lobby is highlighted by the Bistro serving breakfast, Starbucks® coffee and a delicious dinner menu with full bar service, as well as an indoor pool and outdoor patio with fire pit. Located on the corner of Routes 202 and 29, the Courtyard is just minutes from shopping, restaurants and so much more!
Don’t forget to ask for the special rate for Red White and Brew, which is $134 + tax and includes breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi.”
Book your group rate for Red White and Brew
The beautiful newly renovated Homewood Suites by Hilton is only 9 miles from Phoenixville Make yourself at home in our one-bedroom suites featuring a separate living area and full kitchen. The special rate for Red White and Brew is $119.00 + tax and includes our signature "Suite Start" hot full breakfast and Wi-Fi service. Maintain your exercise regimen at our fitness center or indoor pool. We look forward to providing exceptional accommodations and welcoming you to our Homewood Suites Family!
http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/hw/groups/personalized/P/PHLGVHW-RWB-20160909/index.jhtml
Packet Pick Up
Packet Pick up will begin onsite at the Start and Finish line in the parking lot of Bridge and Main Street, Phoenixville, Pa on Friday at 12:00 Noon and continue through Satruday evening at 7:00PM.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All Volunteers will get a Volunteer shirt PLUS a Shirt for the event they support and other Swag for each shift! We will also provide food and beverages. Volunteers receive discounted rates for any event they want to participate in outside of thier volunteer duties. Example, volunteer Saturday for the 5K get a discount on the 1 mile or Half.
Please check out the Volunteer Section for times and postions!
Additional Info
The weekend will be filled with events for the whole family, including non running things to do around the festival and in Chester County. There will also be special prizes for participants, winners and finishers. Keep checking back as we will be announcing more details in the coming weeks and months!
The event will Kick off Friday 9/9 with a Main Street Mile taking place at 7:30 sharp on Bridge and Main Street and Running down Main Street. Due to evening traffic, we only have the course for a minimal amount of time (10-12 minute increments), if you think you can run it in this time, join us! Saturday, 9/10 at 9:30 am the 5K run/walk will start on Bridge and Main and run down and onto the SRT trail. This is an out and back course. Sunday, 9/11 the Half Marathon with tribute to 9/11 victims and their families. The Red White and Brew Beer and Wine Festival will be held Sunday morning from 9:00am-12:00pm with beer Sponsored by Sly Fox, Wine Sponosred by by Chadsford Winery, Black Walnut and more to come. Live Music and great food will aslo be served!
Parking
There is plenty of parking in the area. We will have zones posted shortly!
Training Plans
We want to see everyone succeed in completing the half marathon and will be providing training plans to help guide you through the process. Whether its your first half marathon or 20th. We have multiple training plans to help you acheive your race goal!
10 Wk Plan (NOTE: WE DO NOT HAVE ANY AFFILIATION TO THESE PLANS, THEY ARE JUST A GUIDE)
http://www.marathonrookie.com/support-files/10weekhalfmarathonschedule.pdf
8Wk Plan (NOTE: WE DO NOT HAVE ANY AFFILIATION TO THESE PLANS, THEY ARE JUST A GUIDE)
http://running.competitor.com/files/2013/03/30_nat.pdf
http://www.halfmarathons.net/8-week-half-marathon-training-schedule/
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51130/Half-Marathon-Training-Guide
Event schedule
- Fri, September 9, 2016 12:00 PM - Festival Weekend Begins Activities Times and Location Coming Soon
- Sun, September 11, 2016 1:00 PM - Festival Will End, Times and Location for Sunday will be Coming Soon
Contact information
- Event contact
- Support at New Era Events
- support@neweraevents.com
- Phone
- +1 800-620-4522 ext. 103
