Romsey 5 Mile Beer Race (event full)

Please note: the event is now full!

The Beer Race will take place on Sunday 7th June 2026. The all important details:

  • Date and time: Sunday 7th June 2026 10:00 AM (GMT) to Sunday 7th June 2026 12:00 PM (GMT)
  • Location: Village Hall, Braishfield Road, Braishfield, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0PN
  • Registrations open: Event full!
  • Registrations close: Saturday 23rd May 2026, 5:30 PM (BST)

The 2026 Romsey Beer Race is now full. Please visit the event listing at England Athletics to join the wait list.

About the race

Large group of runners running across a field at the start of the 2022 Beer Race
Beer Race 2022

The Romsey 5-Mile Beer Race, organised by Romsey Road Runners, is a much-loved road race which attracts 400 runners each year. Supported by local brewery Flack Manor as well as Up and Running, runners enjoy the picturesque country lanes of Braishfield village, with a thirst-quenching pint of real ale (for over 18s) and a slice of cake for all runners at the finish. It’s a friendly and good-natured event for runners of all levels and abilities.

Hailed by Runners World as ‘a charming 5 miler run along quiet country lanes,’ we are proud to present a road race for all runners. We are extremely grateful to Braishfield Parish Council, the Newport Inn Cricket Club and residents of Braishfield village for their continued support for the race, and look forward to welcoming you on the day.

Beer Race Fun Run

This year we will have two free events for younger runners taking place after the Beer Race, on and around the finishing field at Braishfield Recreation Ground.

  • A timed run (approximately 1km) on grass and tarmac suitable for runners of all abilities (4-14 years). Entry is required – please complete this entry form and collect a race number from the Fun Run table on the finishing field by 11am on race day.
  • A toddler dash (no further than 100m) on the finishing field for children 4 and under. This will not be timed so no entry is required. 

Please make sure all runners are on the finishing field ready to take part in a group warm up, starting approximately 11.30 am (subject to all runners having completed the main race). The toddler dash will take place first, followed by the longer fun run.

A small edible treat will be available for all runners at the finish line. If your child suffers from any allergies please make sure you check they are suitable for your child to eat before they take one.

The organisers will not be liable for any accidents, injury, loss or damage incurred during or as a consequence of participating in the Fun Run or Toddler Dash.

The Pantry, Braishfield’s café, is open at the village hall during and after the race.

If you have any questions, please email our race director: [email protected]

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