2020 Build-a-Beer Flight Challenge & Expo

The earlier you register your team, the better deal you'll get! Registration opens on Friday, February 14th, 2020. 

Happy Hour - $100 per team 
February 14th, 2020 to February 29th, 2020

Buzzed - $120 per team
March 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2020

Feeling It - $130 per team 
April 1st, 2020 to April 20th, 2020

Last Call - $140 per team
May 1st, 2020 to May 28th, 2020

Giveaways:
Each race participant will receive a custom long sleeve tech t-shirt and a coupon for one free pint at the conclusion of the challenge. 

Awards: 
Will Run for Beer - Fastest Time - (4) $50 Gift Cards
Stylin’ & Profilin’ - Best Team Uniform - GIB Hoodie -OR - Shirt & Hat
Mystery Award (to be announced day of)

Is this a competitive run/race?
This challenge is first and foremost meant to be F-U-N. We’re creating a day where you and your buds can come up to the brewery, drink some awesome beer, and complete a combo of challenges that are both a little silly and a whole lot fun. The amount of competitive spirit is completely up to you!

How long is the course?
It depends! The course will be set up in a “scavenger hunt” style format and will include eight separate stations: four beer stations and four game stations. Each of the stations will be randomly positioned throughout the marked course area; all stations have to be completed, but don’t need to be done in a specific order. Depending on how you choose to complete the stations, you and your team could travel approximately 2-4 miles during the challenge. 

Do I have to run the entire time? 
Absolutely not (we can hear your sighs of relief!). Run, walk, jog, skip, army crawl, barrel roll...whatever way you’d like to get to the stations is up to you. 

How much beer will I drink during the event?
2 ¼ beers total (woohoo!). The course includes four separate beer flight stations where participants will throw back one 5 oz pour of a different Grist Iron beer each time. Each participant will also receive a coupon for a free pint at the completion of the event.

What do I win?
You mean besides the sheer satisfaction of downing some cold, refreshing beer and the pure pride that comes from completing this challenge? Every participant will receive a long sleeve tech event shirt and a coupon for one free pint at the brewery. We’ll also have prizes for fastest team and best team uniform (and maybe one more super secret special award for the day of…). 

Who can participate in the challenge?
Any person who’s at least 21 years or older with valid ID at check in. ‘Cause beer. Duh. 

Can I complete the challenge by myself? 
C’mon. Don’t be a hero. Teamwork makes the dream work, folks! This challenge requires teams of four people and can be made up of all guys, all gals, or a mix - any variation is cool with us. 

Is the challenge timed?
The challenge will be timed since we have our “Will Run for Beer” award that will go to the team who completes the challenge in the fastest time. There will also be a set completion time where all teams will need to be back to the finish line. But don’t worry...you’ll have three total  hours to complete everything if you want to take your time.

How important is my costume game?
Very. Bring your A-game ‘cause the best team uniform wins our Stylin’ & Profilin’ Award, which will get you some sweet GIB swag. 

What should I wear?
Really? You’re asking us?! You’ve got options from Speedos to full on lederhosen...go online, get creative, and go all out - just keep it PG-13, alright?

Can I bring my own beer?
Nope. Outside alcohol of any kind is not allowed. 

Should my friends and family come watch me?
Most definitely! You’re gonna need your squad cheering you on while you trek through the trails looking for that liquid beer gold. 

What if I don’t want to participate? 
If you’d rather sit this one out but still want to come hang, spectators are more than welcome to come watch/cheer and we’ll also need some volunteers to help out with the course. Reach out via email to STRCvolunteers@gmail.com and we’ll get ya signed up. 

Grist Iron Brewing Company takes every measure to ensure that no one on site is over served or becomes severely intoxicated. Therefore, GIB staff and our partners reserve the right to refuse service to any individual who appears intoxicated at any point before, during, or after the challenge. Any persons who display signs of severe intoxication will be removed from both the course and the brewery property at the discretion of our staff in order to maintain a safe environment and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. Know your limits and please consume responsibly!