Fishtown Beer Runners

Fishtown Beer Runners

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The Fishtown Beer Runners combine responsible running and drinking in the interest of science. (sometimes longer sometimes shorter).

History
One afternoon in November, 2007 while running together in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Eric Fiedler told David April about a beer study conducted by Professor Manuel Castillo at the University of Granada, Spain. Eric and David decided to test the study and stopped for a beer at the New Wave Cafe on Allegheny Avenue. Several trial runs later, David and Eric were determined to

05/29/2026

Today marks the start of with the relay!

Join the Beer Runners and (2440 Frankford Ave) at 12:45pm TODAY. From PBC, we will run the HOG to . Be sure to represent by wearing your Beer Runners gear! From there you can follow the HOG onto , , , , , , , , , , , , and finally,

“Noble carrier, we entrust you with The Hammer of Glory, the omnipotent symbol of our beloved Philly Beer Week. May your journey be safe. Work ye up a thirst, for there shall be beer waiting for you at your destination. Godspeed!”

05/28/2026

Join us tonight as we return to our friends located at 530 East Girard Ave.

Bring cash! We’ll be hosting a 50/50 raffle to kick off the Charity Challenge. Tickets will be available individually or by the arms length. Proceeds benefit the David April Legacy Fund, providing emergency services for cancer patients and their families in the Philadelphia area.
https://www.davidapril.life/ 

✨Run Start Locations✨

The Fishtown Beer Runners meet every Thursday at 7pm at three different starting locations throughout the city. Routes are announced at the starts:
• Palmer Park in Fishtown
• City Hall Courtyard at City Hall (if courtyard is closed, meet at Octavius Catto statue on south side)
• 7th & Bainbridge in South Philly

⛈Weather Policy⛈

We are an all-weather running club, however, use your own judgment regarding running in inclement weather and/or consider alternative options for getting to the bar. Remember, no questions asked.

05/28/2026

Thanks to for hosting us last week and to all who made it out. Join us tomorrow as we return to our friends .

🥞🍺🏃‍♂️ BRUNCH & BEER RUN

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 13th for the next installment of the Brunch & Beer Runners! Details to follow!

🏃‍♂️🌳 MAYORS CUP

Join the Fishtown Beer Runners team for the year’s best celebration of Philly’s running community. Registration is now open for the held on August 8, 2026 at Belmont Plateau. Link to register in bio; the password is Vetri. This year we are raising funds for our charity partner, the David April Legacy Fund, providing emergency services for cancer patients and their families in the Philadelphia area.

05/21/2026

Stretch your legs to South Philly and join us on tonight’s run back to located at 1646 S 12th Street! We will be gifted a special of $6 drafts so there is no reason not to come. This will also be your last opportunity to try on samples of our newest merch. Merch pre-orders end TOMORROW NIGHT!

🚨 New Merch Alert!🚨

Shirt Presales are now open, featuring Teal Tees, Yellow Long Sleeves, and Tank Tops in both unisex and women’s cuts. We’re also offering Fishtown Rootbeer Runners shirts for the next generation of runners; short-sleeve and long-sleeve options will be available for the kids. Visit our store to pre-order today; link in bio!

✨Run Start Locations✨

The Fishtown Beer Runners meet every Thursday at 7pm at three different starting locations throughout the city. Routes are announced at the starts:
• Palmer Park in Fishtown
• City Hall Courtyard at City Hall (if courtyard is closed, meet at Octavius Catto statue on south side)
• 7th & Bainbridge in South Philly

⛈Weather Policy⛈

We are an all-weather running club, however, use your own judgment regarding running in inclement weather and/or consider alternative options for getting to the bar. Remember, no questions asked.

05/20/2026

The is back August 8, 2026 and if that’s too long to wait, you can get the party started at tonight’s Pep Rally 5:30-8:30pm!

Registration will open at the Pep Rally (on-site only) - everyone registering tonight will access a $5 discount on registration, and the first 50 people to register will claim a free beer.

Join the Fishtown Beer Runners team for the year’s best celebration of Philly’s running community.

05/19/2026

🚨MERCH PRE-ORDERS END THIS FRIDAY!🚨

Shirt Presales are now open, featuring Teal Tees, Yellow Long Sleeves, and Tank Tops in both unisex and women’s cuts. We’re also offering Fishtown Rootbeer Runners shirts for the next generation of runners; short-sleeve and long-sleeve options will be available for the kids. Samples of the adult shirts will be available to try on every Thursday between now and the close of sales on May 22nd. Visit our store to pre-order today! Link in bio.

05/16/2026

🚨Brunch Run Alert🚨

Join us today, Saturday, May 16th for the next installment of Brunch & Beer Runners as we head to the . Meet at Palmer Park at 11am for an 8 mile run, run route in bio. Want to run shorter, we’ll swing by the FBR City Hall start location around 11:40. Want to run your own route? Join us at the market around 12:30. Don’t want to run at all? FDR Park is at the last stop on the Broad Street Line. Remember, get to the park, no questions asked! If people are feeling like a beverage after, we can head to a second location TBD. BRING CASH!

Brunch & Beer Runners is a monthly weekend mid-distance run, usually between 6-10 miles, that explores neighborhoods and bars we wouldn’t get to on a regular Thursday evening run and ends in a brunch-time* meal together.

* Not every establishment we run to will offer brunch food specifically, but there will be beer.

05/15/2026

Thanks to for hosting us last week and to all who made it out. Join us next week as we return to .

🥞🍺🏃‍♂️ BRUNCH & BEER RUN

The weather is looking excellent this Saturday, May 16th for our next installment of Brunch & Beer Runners. Join us at 11am at Palmer Park for an 8 mile to . For those looking for a shorter run, meet at City Hall at 11:30. BRING CASH!

🏃‍♂️🌳 MAYORS CUP

Save the date, Wednesday, May 20th, for the Pep Rally. Registration will open at the Pep Rally (on-site only) from 5:30-8:30pm - everyone registering that night will access a $5 discount on registration, and the first 50 people to register that night will claim a free beer. Join our team for the year’s best celebration of Philly’s running community.

🚨NEW MERCH ALERT!

Shirt Presales are now open, featuring Teal Tees, Yellow Long Sleeves, and tank tops in both unisex and women’s cuts. We’re also offering Fishtown Rootbeer Runners shirts for the next generation of runners; short-sleeve and long-sleeve options will be available for the kids. Samples of the adult shirts will be available to try on every Thursday between now and the close of sales on May 22nd. Visit our store to pre-order today; link in bio!

05/14/2026

Join us tonight as we return to located at 1300 N. 2nd St (entrance is on American).

✨Run Start Locations✨

The Fishtown Beer Runners meet every Thursday at 7pm at three different starting locations throughout the city. Routes are announced at the starts:
• Palmer Park in Fishtown
• City Hall Courtyard at City Hall (if courtyard is closed, meet at Octavius Catto statue on south side)
• 7th & Bainbridge in South Philly

⛈Weather Policy⛈

We are an all-weather running club, however, use your own judgment regarding running in inclement weather and/or consider alternative options for getting to the bar. Remember, no questions asked.

05/14/2026

Thanks to for hosting us last week and to all who made it out. Join us tonight as we return to .

🥞🍺🏃‍♂️ BRUNCH & BEER RUN

The weather is looking excellent this Saturday, May 16th for our next installment of Brunch & Beer Runners. Join us at 11am at Palmer Park for an 8 mile to .

🏃‍♂️🌳 MAYORS CUP

Save the date, Wednesday, May 20th, for the Pep Rally. Registration will open at the Pep Rally (on-site only) from 5:30-8:30pm - everyone registering that night will access a $5 discount on registration, and the first 50 people to register that night will claim a free beer. Join our team for the year’s best celebration of Philly’s running community.

🚨NEW MERCH ALERT!

Shirt Presales are now open, featuring Teal Tees, Yellow Long Sleeves, and tank tops in both unisex and women’s cuts. We’re also offering Fishtown Rootbeer Runners shirts for the next generation of runners; short-sleeve and long-sleeve options will be available for the kids. Samples of the adult shirts will be available to try on every Thursday between now and the close of sales on May 22nd. Visit our store to pre-order today; link in bio!

05/13/2026

Hey all you COOL CATS!

FISHTOWN BEER RUNNER Shirt Presales are now open, featuring Teal Tees, Yellow Long Sleeves, and Tank Tops in both unisex and women’s cuts. We’re also offering Fishtown Rootbeer Runners shirts for the next generation of runners; short-sleeve and long-sleeve options will be available for the kids. Samples of the adult shirts will be available to try on every Thursday between now and the close of sales on May 22nd. Visit our store to pre-order today! Link in bio.

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Palmer Park
Philadelphia, PA
19125

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7pm - 12am