Shiner Beer Run
Shiner Beer Run race day weather
Warm and humid, light rain expected
Runners will face a start temperature of 69°F, rising to 70°F by the finish, accompanied by high humidity at 84%. Light rain is expected throughout, necessitating a focus on hydration and potentially water-resistant gear. Wind will shift from tailwind in the early miles to headwind from miles 9 to 13, prompting runners to conserve energy during those tougher segments.
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Shiner Beer Run route and elevation
The Shiner Beer Run course has about 601 ft (183 m) of climbing and 474 ft (144 m) of descent, a net rise of about 127 ft (39 m). It is hillier than 95% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 1, with 206 ft (63 m) of climbing and a 3.8% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Start to mile 1.7: climbs about 230 ft (70 m).
- Miles 3.6 to 5.9: climbs about 135 ft (41 m).
- Miles 6.2 to 6.6: climbs about 65 ft (19 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:47 here (2 minutes slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:02 here (2 minutes slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:18 here (3 minutes slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 206 ft | 8 ft | 9:34 | 10:57 | 12:19 |
| 2 | 44 ft | 44 ft | 7:52 | 8:58 | 10:05 |
| 3 | 54 ft | 55 ft | 7:50 | 8:58 | 10:06 |
| 4 | 33 ft | 34 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:05 |
| 5 | 73 ft | 10 ft | 8:22 | 9:34 | 10:45 |
| 6 | 75 ft | 51 ft | 8:03 | 9:11 | 10:21 |
| 7 | 64 ft | 97 ft | 7:43 | 8:50 | 9:56 |
| 8 | 24 ft | 47 ft | 7:46 | 8:52 | 9:58 |
| 9 | 8 ft | 35 ft | 7:45 | 8:51 | 9:58 |
| 10 | 19 ft | 45 ft | 7:45 | 8:52 | 9:58 |
| 11 | 66 ft | 27 ft | 8:10 | 9:20 | 10:30 |
| 12 | 41 ft | 48 ft | 7:49 | 8:57 | 10:04 |
| 13 | 10 ft | 88 ft | 7:34 | 8:38 | 9:44 |
| Last 0.1 | 8 ft | 0 ft | 0:56 | 1:04 | 1:11 |
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About the Shiner Beer Run
Please join us for the annual running of The Shiner Beer Run, benefiting the Boot Campaign! You can challenge yourself on the gently rolling hills through downtown, the surrounding neighborhoods, scenic Green Dixon Park, the beautiful countryside, and the majestic Manure Mile in Historic Shiner, Texas, with the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k. The 2026 race marks the event's 15th anniversary and the first year a full marathon has been offered. All proceeds from the event are donated to The Boot Campaign. We can't wait to see you in Shiner! After the race, hang out at the brewery for live music, ice-cold Shiner Beer, and good old home cooking. You can also sign up for the Spoetzl Brewery and Distillery Tour. Source
