The Lena Brew Run 5k starts and finishes at Lena Brewing Company in Lena, Illinois, with the 5K run/walk starting at 9:00 a.m. It is a road race built around a simple hook: run or walk a short course, then stick around for local craft beer from the brewery hosting the event.
The field is meant to be mixed, with competitive runners, casual runners, walkers, and beer fans all invited into the same event. After the race, Lena Brewing provides an on-site beer garden for the post-race gathering, and organizers warn that entries can sell out quickly.