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Beer City Half™ San Jose
Saturday, May 29, 2027 · San Jose, CA
The race in 60 seconds
It is one of 54 races on the California calendar that May. At $30, entry is about typical for a California half marathon, where the median is $30.
What race day usually feels like
Based on the last three years, race week in May typically sees lows near 53°F and highs around 82°F: mild at the start, warm by the finish. Weather normals computed from San Jose-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.
How the field ran it in 2026
Real chip times from the 2026 official results, not estimates. Use the median as your reality check: half the field finished slower than it.
| 2026 Half Marathon · 225 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1:15:08 | 5:44 /mi |
| Top 25% | 1:52:22 | 8:35 /mi |
| Median finisher | 2:04:35 | 9:31 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 2:21:09 | 10:46 /mi |
| Final finisher | 3:26:36 | 15:46 /mi |
| 2026 10k · 256 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 38:32 | 6:13 /mi |
| Top 25% | 58:45 | 9:29 /mi |
| Median finisher | 1:06:50 | 10:47 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 1:16:26 | 12:20 /mi |
| Final finisher | 1:55:02 | 18:33 /mi |
| 2026 5k · 394 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 17:58 | 5:48 /mi |
| Top 25% | 28:57 | 9:20 /mi |
| Median finisher | 34:26 | 11:06 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 42:26 | 13:41 /mi |
| Final finisher | 1:38:24 | 31:45 /mi |
Official 2026 results via RunSignUp, 875 finishers across 3 events.
Common questions
When is Beer City Half™ San Jose?
Beer City Half™ San Jose is scheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2027.
Where is Beer City Half™ San Jose held?
Beer City Half™ San Jose is held in San Jose, California. It is about 6 miles from Los Gatos and 15 miles from Sunnyvale.
What distances does Beer City Half™ San Jose offer?
The listed distances are Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile.
How much does Beer City Half™ San Jose cost?
Entry is listed from $30. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Beer City Half™ San Jose?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
More races nearby
- Oct 4, 2026AFNA Walk & Run - SF Bay AreaSan Jose · 5K, 10K
- Oct 17, 2026Quicksilver Trail ChallengeSan Jose · Half Marathon, 10K
- Sep 20, 202610th Annual SJVRC ONE MILE FOR ONE CHILD Charity Run 2026San Jose · 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Oct 17, 2026Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5KSan Jose · 5K
See every race on the California calendar, all San Jose races, California Half Marathons, California 5Ks, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.
Register for Beer City Half™ San Jose →on RunSignUp · entry from $30
Listing data refreshed nightly from the registration platform. Photos via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Last template review July 2026. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it fast.