Get ready for a weekend that screams “Bay Area chaos” in the most delightful way possible. San Ramon’s City Center Bishop Ranch is about to transform into a bizarre playground of craft beer, running, and costumed pets that’ll make your Instagram stories go viral.

Run, Drink, Repeat

Imagine combining your love for exercise and alcohol into one epic event. The Beer City Half Marathon is basically your fitness fever dream come true. Starting at 8:30 a.m., runners will tackle half marathon, 10K, and 5K routes around Annabel Lake and the Iron Horse Trail. The ultimate prize? The legendary Golden Growler and immediate access to a beer festival that calls itself a “traveling beer circus”.

Furry Friends in Halloween Gear

But wait, there’s more! At 2 p.m., the “Howl-O-Ween” pet parade takes over Alexander Square. Picture this: adorable dogs in Halloween costumes navigating “haunted obstacle adventures” while their proud parents watch. It’s like a costume contest meets an agility course, with a dash of spooky fun.

Drink, Run, and Party

For the truly adventurous, there’s the “Beat the Beast” beer mile challenge at 11 a.m. - where participants chug four beers while running a mile. Because nothing says “peak Bay Area” like combining athletic prowess with craft beer consumption.

Sunset Development’s Jeff Dodd perfectly captures the vibe: “It’s about gathering, celebrating, and creating memories as a community”. Translation: Come for the beer, stay for the chaos.