Yule Adore These Gift Ideas
November 28, 2018Skip the mall. Shop right here! The Famous Canadian Beer Run presents the ultimate guide to stress-free shopping this ho-ho-holiday season. So, throw on … Read more
Download Holiday Gift Certificate Here!
November 18, 20182019 Holiday Gift Certificate can be downloaded here! Looking for the perfect gift for the beer lover/runner in your life? Maybe you’ve already registered … Read more
Gift Registrations for the Holidays!
November 17, 2018Looking for the perfect gift for the beer lover/runner in your life? Maybe you’ve already registered for the Famous Canadian Beer Run (September 14, … Read more
$39 Reg Until Noon Tuesday, September 18
September 18, 2018This deal is coming in HOT! Register for our 2019 event and save $40 off the full price until noon on Tuesday, September 18, … Read more
Thank you!
September 16, 2018Thank you to everyone who came out to the Famous Canadian Beer Run & Festival yesterday! It was a beautiful (but hot!) day to … Read more
Final Event Day Notes
September 13, 2018A couple of final reminders for this weekend’s Famous Canadian Beer Run: If you missed our Participant Information email, you can find it here. … Read more
Participant Information
September 11, 2018We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 3rd Annual Famous Canadian Beer Run this Saturday, September 15th at Ontario Place! We will … Read more
September Participant Update
September 7, 2018The Famous Canadian Beer Run is next Saturday, September 15th and we wanted to send you a few important reminders. Please note that you … Read more
Important Participant Update
August 24, 2018Famous Canadian Beer Run day is three weeks away! Here at beer run HQ, our little beer elves are busy at work to make … Read more
Muskoka Zone Musical Performer Announced
August 21, 2018HUGE NEWS! We’ve just landed Phill Hood to play the Muskoka Zone! Think favourite Canadian campfire and sing-a-long tunes, beer and Muskoka chairs! Doesn’t … Read more
Shirt Design Reveal!
August 15, 2018You voted and the results are in! This year’s shirt design will feature the saying “This Run is Making Me Thirsty” – which we’re … Read more
Just Two Wave Starts Left!
August 15, 2018It’s official! Our 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. wave starts are now sold out! There is still space available in our 12 … Read more
Mustache Burger Joins Food Trucks at Famous Canadian Beer Run
July 24, 2018Toronto’s Mustache Burger food truck is joining the Famous Canadian Beer Run as the first official vendor in our new #MuskokaZone! In addition to … Read more
Main Stage Band Announced!
July 16, 2018They are a favourite of beer runners and we are delighted to welcome back Robbie and Matthew to the mainstage at this year’s Famous … Read more
New Muskoka Zone Announced
July 10, 2018Super-stoked to tell you about our new #MuskokaZone at this year’s Famous Canadian Beer Run (Saturday, September 15 @ Ontario Place). We’re taking up … Read more
More Beer
June 9, 2018Whether you’re kicking back in our new “Muskoka zone” at Cedar Cove or enjoying live music in the heart of the Famous Canadian Beer … Read more
Food News is Good News
June 8, 2018Gourmet hand pies of the British variety, award-winning tacos with an Asian twist and popsicles crafted with an adult palate in mind are just … Read more
New This Year
May 14, 2018There’s a LOT that’s new at the Famous Canadian Beer Run this year! Fire pit, Muskoka chairs, a view of the lake and your … Read more
More Vendors Announced!
May 3, 2018More beer, more food, more fun! As our event continues to grow, so does the list of incredible vendors that will be participating this … Read more
Spring Update
April 15, 2018Thank you to everyone who has already registered for the Famous Canadian Beer Run 2018! As of April 15th, registrations are up more than … Read more
Great Lakes Brewery returns in 2018!
March 16, 2018We are thrilled to announce that Great Lakes Brewery is back for the Famous Canadian Beer Run 2018! With more than 30 years of … Read more
High Park Brewery is back!
March 16, 2018One more reason to register (before April 15 to beat the price bump!): High Park Brewery is back for The Famous Canadian Beer Run … Read more
Let your cider love shine!
March 14, 2018Not a fan of beer? We won’t judge you…much! Nah, we’re kidding of course! For the gluten-intolerant, celiacs and those not fond of the … Read more
Free Massages @ The Finish
March 14, 2018Walk or run the 5K, cross the finish line, drink a beer (or two), then enjoy a free massage courtesy of our friends from … Read more
Fe-BREW-ary Contest Alert
January 28, 2018Beat the Fe-BREW-ary blues with our FREE BEER CONTEST! This February two lucky beer runners will each win 10 (!!!) additional beer tokens to … Read more
Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. signs on for 2018!
January 28, 2018Celebrating local craft beer is what the Famous Canadian Beer Run is all about and that’s why we couldn’t be more stoked that Dundas, … Read more
Beau’s is back!
January 28, 2018Beau’s is back for the Famous Canadian Beer Run 2018! You would hard pressed to find a better story in the world of craft … Read more
Save 35% until New Year’s Eve
December 27, 2017Run more. Drink more beer. Two resolutions we’re making a little easier to keep. Register now for our new Saturday (!!!) Famous Canadian Beer … Read more
Holiday Gift Certificates Available!
November 26, 2017Be a hero this holiday season – give the gift of beer and running! Gift registrations are now available for purchase – just in … Read more
Save the date! Saturday, September 15, 2018
October 2, 2017Save the date! The 3rd annual Famous Canadian Beer Run (Toronto Edition) will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Ontario Place! RunForBeer.ca
Brew Crew Profile – Dan Grant
September 5, 2017*What is the Brew Crew? The Brew Crew is a team of 25 very enthusiastic runners from RunTOBeer club. On run day the sole job … Read more
Important Event Day Information for Runners + Festival Goers
September 3, 2017We can’t wait to welcome you to the Famous Canadian Beer Run on Sunday, September 17th! RUNNERS please plan to arrive at least 1 hour … Read more
Free Massages
August 24, 2017Just announced! Triangle Physiotherapy will be on-hand at the Festival finish area to offer free massages for participants! Be it getting back to your sport of … Read more
Aug. 31 – Final Price Bump
August 17, 2017Our final price bump in August 31! Get in before prices go up. Our 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. wave starts are now sold … Read more
One month to go!
August 17, 2017📅 One month, one month, one month! Anyone else excited?!! We’ve got news! Hey, vegetarians! Sausage Party will be serving up their vegetarian hot … Read more
Brew Crew Profile
August 16, 2017Brew Crew Profile: Sarah Power Sarah Power has been a member of the RunTOBeer club since May of this year. She joined the group … Read more
Early Kit Pick Up Dates
August 9, 2017Early Kit Pick Up Dates 📅 Mark Your Calendars! To help you save time on event day, we’ve set up three early kit pick-up … Read more
11 a.m. Wave Start SOLD OUT!
August 6, 2017Our 11 a.m. wave start time is now sold out! We are expecting the 10:30 a.m. wave time to sell out next. There is … Read more
Early Kit Pick Up Dates Announced!
July 27, 2017Early kit pick-up dates have been confirmed. Save time on run day! Thursday, September 14 @ 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. New Balance Toronto, … Read more
Partner Profile: High Park Brewery
July 24, 2017You’ve got to appreciate beer that draws its inspiration from one of Toronto’s best-loved urban playgrounds. High Park Brewery, named for the area its … Read more
No, it’s not a beer mile (and answers to other burning Beer Run questions)
July 17, 2017The Brewmaster answers your most burning Famous Canadian Beer Run questions. Nope. Not a beer mile. At the Famous Canadian Beer Run we’re all … Read more
Now THIS is a race kit!
July 12, 2017We promised a great race kit and we’re working on it! In addition to a complimentary beer coupon from Shawn & Ed, we’ve just … Read more
Win a sweet Oktoberfest trip!
July 3, 2017You probably don’t need another reason to register, but just in case you do – we’re giving it to you! We’ve extended our early-bird … Read more
Main Stage Festival Band Announced!
June 29, 2017PICTURE IT: You, your friends, a cold brew in hand, kicking back with a view of the lake set to the sounds of a … Read more
Buy Additional Beer Tokens Here!
June 27, 2017Already registered but want to buy more beverage tokens? Here’s how: Visit our REGISTRATION PAGE. Scroll down and click on the blue “PURCHASE BEER … Read more
New This Year!
June 23, 2017We’re back – with a bigger festival, brand new course and even post-run beer yoga classes! The 5K that put the beer back in … Read more
Save $10 before June 30th
June 1, 2017Price bump ahead! On June 30th these prices will be gone faster than your beer at the finish line! Get in at $70 and … Read more
Say hello to Mill Street!
June 1, 2017It’s official! We can finally announce that Mill Street Brewery has joined our 2017 Festival line-up! From their original organic lager to their popular … Read more
Brickworks Ciderhouse Signs On!
June 1, 2017Country born. City crafted. Cider lovers can get excited about the latest addition to our 2017 vendor line up – Brickworks Cider! Simple ingredients … Read more
Pie Commission is back!
April 28, 2017Warning to readers: stop reading now if you’re hungry. We’re super-stoked to welcome back the awesome crew from The Pie Commission to the Famous … Read more
Big Rock Brewery Signs On!
April 28, 2017Great news, folks! Among our brand new vendors in 2017 we’re welcoming Big Rock Brewery to the party! From cider to barrel aged ale … Read more
Price Bump Monday, May 1
April 28, 2017Last call! Early bird prices are about to disappear faster than your beer at the finish line! Save $15 off registration if you get … Read more
Save $$$. Drink More Beer.
April 24, 2017Beer in mind, in 1 week you’ll be hopping mad and wondering rye you didn’t register early for the Famous Canadian Beer Run. We … Read more
Toques Sold Out
April 24, 2017Woohoo! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Our 450 Run Hoppy toques are gone – to the lucky first registrants in this year’s Famous … Read more
Race Shirt Reveal!
April 10, 2017The votes are in and this is your 2017 race shirt! Get yours, free with 5K registration. Price bump May 1! Register today at … Read more
New Balance Toronto Signs On
March 24, 2017We’d like to officially welcome New Balance Toronto to our growing list of 2017 sponsors! New Balance Toronto will be on hand on event … Read more
Named Toronto’s Best Fun Run!
March 24, 2017We couldn’t be more excited that Toronto.com chose the Famous Canadian Beer Run as one of Toronto’s top fun runs for 2017! Check out … Read more
Welcome Back High Park Brewery
March 8, 2017You’ve got to appreciate beer that draws its inspiration from one of Toronto’s best-loved urban playgrounds. High Park Brewery, named for the area its … Read more
Beau’s Signs on for 2017
March 8, 2017You would hard pressed to find a better story in the world of craft beer. A small town, family run business revered at home … Read more
Heirloom Toronto’s Mouth Watering Return
March 6, 2017If you’re hungry, stop reading. One of Toronto’s most sought after food trucks – Heirloom Toronto – returns to the Famous Canadian Beer Run … Read more
Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. is in!
March 3, 2017Celebrating local craft beer is what the Famous Canadian Beer Run is all about and that’s why we couldn’t be more stoked to welcome … Read more
SoCIAL LITE is back!
March 3, 2017We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the crew from SoCIAL LITE Vodka back to the Festival this year! Whether you’re a beer drinker or … Read more
Amazon Outage
March 1, 2017It’s Amazon’s fault. For reals. One more day for early bird pricing! Yesterday’s Amazon crash affected our registration provider. We know that some of you … Read more
Price Bump February 28
February 21, 2017⏰ One Week Left Price Bump + Brew Toque Our $60 price is about to disappear faster than your first beer at the finish … Read more
Lost Craft Beer Signs On!
February 21, 2017We’re ramping up the number of beer and beverage vendors this year and we’re pretty stoked that Lost Craft Beer has just signed on! … Read more
Design Your 2017 Race Shirt
February 3, 2017Share your catchiest beer-running themed caption for a chance to influence the design of our 2017 race shirt and get your entry comp’d! Remember … Read more
$55 Price Extended to January 15th!
January 3, 2017We get it. You got busy. The holidays, your beer advent calendar… Unfortunately, you missed the December 31st deadline to get into the Famous … Read more
Gift Registrations Available
December 14, 2016Don’t just stuff a stocking this season, be a true hero with the gift of beer – more specifically, a gift registration for the … Read more
Toques for first 300 registered
December 14, 2016UPDATED: Due to incredible demand, an additional 150 toques have been purchased for early registrants! You want this! Be one of the first 300 … Read more
2017 Registration is Open
December 14, 2016We know, we know – it’s about freakin’ time! But the wait is finally over and registration for the Famous Canadian Beer Run is … Read more
Date is set! Mark your calendars!
December 5, 2016The date is set for the Famous Canadian Beer Run 2017! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 17, 2017. And get this…we’re licencing the … Read more
2016 Costume Contest Winner Announced!
September 29, 2016Selecting the winner of our 2016 costume contest was no easy feat! Having poured over hundreds of race photos, we realized that choosing a … Read more
Event Day Reminders
September 17, 2016We can’t wait to welcome you to the Famous Canadian Beer Run tomorrow (Sunday, September 18)! A few important reminders: 1) Entrance is through … Read more
Race Day Registration Information
September 16, 2016It’s not too late! You can register for Sunday’s Famous Canadian Beer Run at Ontario Place online until 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 18th … Read more
Important Event Day Information
September 12, 2016Dude, where’s my beer? (And answers to all your burning event day questions) The Famous Canadian Beer Run is this Sunday, September 18th and … Read more
JUST ANNOUNCED! The Pie Commission Comes to the Festival
September 12, 2016Get your #nomnomnom on at the Festival with the latest addition to our vendor list: The Pie Commission! Offering up made-from-scratch, savoury hand pies … Read more
Wave Times Selling Out
September 12, 2016As of 9 a.m. on Monday, September 12th a number of our start wave times are close to selling out: 10:35 a.m. – 6 … Read more
10 Reasons to Run
September 8, 2016So, your buddy keeps harping on you to register when all you really want to do on a Sunday morning is channel surf from … Read more
EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED!
September 1, 2016So, you caught us on Global TV’s “The Morning Show” today and you want in on this party. We hear you! Lucky for you, … Read more
Global TV Talks Famous Canadian Beer Run
September 1, 2016On September 1st we kicked off the fall season with a visit to our friends at Global TV’s “The Morning Show” to talk about … Read more
Win a Fall Beer Prize Pack
September 1, 2016If you register for the Famous Canadian Beer Run by midnight on September 5th, you’ll not only save $10 with our early bird pricing, … Read more
Volunteers Needed
September 1, 2016Injury got you sidelined? Want to cheer your spouse on…without exerting yourself? Not a runner but want to take in the excitement at the … Read more
Take a shine to Shiny Apple Cider
August 25, 2016Despite our name, The Famous Canadian Beer Run isn’t just about great beer. In fact, even if you don’t drink beer there is plenty … Read more
Partner Profile : High Park Brewery
August 25, 2016You’ve got to appreciate beer that draws its inspiration from one of Toronto’s best-loved urban playgrounds. High Park Brewery, named for the area its … Read more
How sweet it is…
August 23, 2016If crossing the finish line into the heart of a craft beer and food festival isn’t enough #nomnomnom for your liking, how about we … Read more
The fun doesn’t end after the run!
August 18, 2016The Famous Canadian Beer Run fun doesn’t have to end after September 18th. In fact, we’re on the side of beer all year long! … Read more
Sin free vodka. For reals.
August 18, 2016Earlier this summer, Dan Beach ran a 125km race through the Rocky Mountains. There’s no decimal point missing there. That’s 125 grueling, overland klicks… … Read more
Meet the Brew Crew
August 16, 2016Some runs have pacers. We have the Brew Crew! That’s right – #SquadGoals for the Famous Canadian Beer Run! The crew from RunTOBeer has … Read more
Partner Profile : Sawdust City Brewing Co.
August 15, 2016When the Golden Tap Awards asked Ontario brewers to name their favourite beer, Sawdust City came out on top each of the past two … Read more
In the news : Toronto Sun
August 15, 2016All the love today to the Toronto Sun for the recent feature! In the article that ran on Sunday, August 14th, the Sun highlighted … Read more
Welcome to the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies
August 10, 2016Welcome to our newest event partner : The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies! This group of Toronto ladies is passionate about all things craft … Read more
Partner Profile : Meet Great Lakes Brewery
August 8, 2016Operating since 1987, not only is Great Lakes Brewery one of the longest running purveyors of craft beer in Canada, it’s also undoubtedly one … Read more
5 Reasons to Sign Up (like, today!)
August 8, 2016Still on the fence? It’s time to hop off and get in on Toronto’s beer-iest 5K! You have one more week to take advantage … Read more
Partner Profile : Meet Beau’s
August 7, 2016You would hard pressed to find a better story in the world of craft beer. A small town, family run business revered at home … Read more
In the news : Get Out There Magazine
August 2, 2016Get Out There Magazine recently published a story about the Famous Canadian Beer Run on their website. Get Out There is a print and … Read more
In the news: Stimulant Online
August 1, 2016Someone order a beer with that 5K? That’s the headline of a recent piece about the Famous Canadian Beer Run that appeared on Stimulant … Read more
In the news: TrendHunter
August 1, 2016We’re pretty stoked that TrendHunter has noticed us! Apparently, beer and running is on fleek and in demand in the sports/entertainment arena. Thanks for … Read more
In the news: blogTO
August 1, 2016According to the popular blogTO in their recent feature of the Famous Canadian Beer Run, there’s no better way to celebrate crushing a run … Read more
In the news: Draft Magazine
August 1, 2016We were thrilled to recently be featured in Draft Magazine! The publication, which serves beer lovers in print and online, featured the Famous Canadian … Read more
Official Toronto Beer Week Event
July 28, 2016It’s official! We can finally announce that we have signed on as an official event of Toronto Beer Week! Celebrating everything beer, Toronto Beer … Read more
Coaster Debut at Toronto Triathlon Festival
July 4, 2016Triathletes participating in the popular Toronto Triathlon Festival this weekend will be the first to get a glimpse of our beer coasters! More than … Read more
Toronto’s Running-Meets-Beer Club Joins as Partner
June 30, 2016We are delighted that RunTOBeer, Toronto’s popular run club for beer lovers with close to 2,000 members, has signed on as official event partner. … Read more
Unique Collaboration Offers Runners Exclusive Preview of On-Course Art Installations
June 30, 2016As part of a unique collaboration with in/future: a transformative art experience, runners will be able to view the creation of a new festival … Read more
Ontario Place Announced as Host of Famous Canadian Beer Run Toronto 2016
June 30, 2016We are thrilled to announce that Ontario Place will play host to the first Famous Canadian Beer Run this Sunday, September 18th. Offering a … Read more
Craft Beer Festival Meets 5K at Toronto’s Newest Running Event
June 29, 2016The city’s newest running event will tap into Torontonians’ love of craft beer and good food. Ontario Place will be animated with thousands of … Read more