At next month's Beerathon 5K, runners will have a little more than a runner's high to look forward to at the finish line.
At the May 11 event at the Navy Yard, runners can drink a few brews to keep them afloat along the race, which culminates with a Beer Fest featuring tastings, food trucks, a DJ and more at the Marine Parade Grounds.
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The Beerathon started in 2011 in New York City, when a group of friends weren't able to compete in the city's annual marathon because of training injuries, so they decided to focus their energy on another love: beer. While the Beer Fest has been in Philly before, this will be the first time the organizers have held the 5K.
For next month's event, people can get a ticket to the 5K, Beerathon 5K and/or Beer Fest. With a ticket to the Beerathon 5K, runners earn a beer per mile (a 5K is just over three miles) to be consumed on the course. A Beer Fest ticket gets participants unlimited tastings and a souvenir glass. Both tickets include access to food trucks that will be parked at the finish line.
Beer Fest participants include Swedesboro Brewing Co., Broad Street Brewing, New Ridge Brewing Co., von C Brewing Co., Bitchin' Kitten Brewery, Bellefonte Brewing Co., Gritty City Winery, Fishtown Iced Tea and Triple Bottom Brewing.