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REGISTRATION IS LIVE!

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OCTOBER 18, 2025

Mount Saint Mary Park - Route 31 & Prairie Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

Invite your friends to join you! If you get

5 friends to sign up using your special referral link, you will receive a refund of up to $15 as our thank you!  

 

Your referral link will be in your confirmation email

Ends 10/17

Detals

WHAT IS
HOPS FOR HOPE

Hops for Hope is a BEER 5K and St. Charles' BREWFEST

 

The 5K portion is a twist on the traditional 5K! Awarded Top 100 Races in America by BibRave, our 5K is timed and the course is certified. Whether you are a serious runner or walker who loves beer, this event is for you. 

The 5K will start at the beautiful Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles and head towards Geneva on the scenic path through Wheeler Park and ends back at Mount Saint Mary Park for the BrewFest!

 

Proceeds benefit Project Mobility's mission to bring adaptive cycling opportunities to the lives of children, adults, and wounded service members with disabilities.

THAT'S A WEIRD TWIST?! We think you mean delicious and fun! Throughout the 5K there will be 6 Beer Stops featuring local craft breweries handing out 3-ounce beer samples to runners. 

 

Post 5K will be the BrewFest! You will get 18 samples of beer while listening to live music while enjoying a variety of food. Purchase some raffle tickets for our "Mountain of Beer" and view our Adaptive Bike Giveaway Presentation (the reason we are all at the event!)

 

Over the last 8 years we have given 15 adaptive bikes away!

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Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest

9th Annual 

PRESENTING SPONSOR

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We are excited to announce our NEWEST Presenting Sponsor - 93 Octane Brewery! We are proud to have a St. Charles Brewery as the Presenting Sponsor of St. Charles' only Beer Festival!

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW
3 DIFFERENT TICKET TYPES 

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5K + BrewFest

Combo Pack

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BrewFest

ONLY

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Designated Driver

BrewFest Only - No Beer

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DO YOU HAVE A GROUP OF 10 PEOPLE OR MORE?

Groups of 10 or more can save $5 per person!

*Only 5K & BrewFest Combo Ticket

 

Discounted pricing will take effect once the group size reaches 10 members 

 

When registering the first person will Create a Group/Team then all other group members will register and Join an Existing Group/Team. Once the 10th person joins, the first 9 members will receive their $5 refund. After you hit 10 people all group members from here on out will receive the discount while registering. 

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Ticket Options

Online Raffle

Purchase raffle tickets to our 50/50 raffle or our Mountain of Beer Raffle (30+ cases of beer!) 

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REMINDER

NO ONE UNDER 21 ALLOWED AT 5K & BREWFEST 
(THIS INCLUDES BABIES & STROLLERS)

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SCHEDULE
5K + BrewFest

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FEATURED
BREWERIES 5K

BrewFest Beer
VENDORS

KEEP CHECKING BACK AS WE UPDATE BREWERIES!

 

WE WILL HAVE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

Vote for your favorite beer/brewery so they can win during the BrewFest!

Interested in having your beer at the BrewFest? BrewFest Beer Vendors are still available.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Hops for Hope Wants to Know... Who Will Be This Year's People's Choice Winner?!

 

Be sure to vote for your favorite at the BrewFest this year!

EXCLUSIVE FOOD
SPONSOR

No food tickets needed! Cash or card accepted day of the event.

RESTAURANT COMING SOON!

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WHAT'S INCLUDED 5K

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Sponsor: The Hairy Ant

Official Event T-Shirt

Register early to snag your Official 8th Annual Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest T-Shirt (unisex & cotton)

*IF REGISTERED BY 9/22

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Sponsor: 

Finisher Medal

Our Finisher Medals feature a bottle opener! 

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Sponsor: 

Bib w/Chip Timing

Not many other beer 5K's offer chip timing. Hops for Hope 5K appeals to all types of people including serious runners!

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED BrewFest

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Sponsor: 

Tasting Lanyard

Wear your lanyard during the BrewFest to keep track of your tastings throughout the event.

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Sponsor: 

Beer Tasting Glass

Enjoy your beer during the BrewFest with your beer glass thanks to our Sponsor! Make sure bring it home with you to keep the party going!

ADDITIONAL 
PURCHASES

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Sponsor: The Hairy Ant

Tech/Running Shirt Upgrade

Upgrade your free event t-shirt for only $15 to receive our exclusive tech shirt! 

Must order by September 22nd

$15

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Sponsor: The Hairy Ant

Official Event T-Shirt

Event T-shirt *Not included with BrewFest Only Registration

Must order by September 22nd

$20

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Sponsor: The Hairy Ant

Long Sleeve

Perfect for running in the fall!

 

Must order by September 22nd

 

$30

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Sponsor: The Hairy Ant

Long Sleeve

Keep warm in your hoodie while enjoying your 18 beer samples!

Must order by September 22nd

 

$50

PACKET PICK-UP 
LOCATIONS

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Liquor n Wine

SATURDAY
10/11

TIME TBD

Must bring ID

You can pick up for a friend/family 

(must have photo of their ID)

For 5K Ticket Holders Only 

Packet Pick-Up 

Mandatory

You cannot pick up your items race day

2460 W Main St STE 100

St. Charles, IL 60174

LOCATION TBD

TIME TBD

 

Must bring ID

You can pick up for a friend/family 

(must have photo of their ID)

For 5K Ticket Holders Only 

Packet Pick-Up 

Mandatory

You cannot pick up your items race day 

WEDNESDAY
10/15

LOCATION TBD

THURSDAY
10/16

TIME TBD

 

Must bring ID

You can pick up for a friend/family 

(must have photo of their ID)

For 5K Ticket Holders Only 

Packet Pick-Up 

Mandatory

You cannot pick up your items race day 

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What's Included
AddOns
Featured Breweries
Featured Restaurants
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BrewFest Vendors
Packet Pick-Up

HOPS FOR HOPE
IS NOT JUST A 5K & BREWFEST

Each year we host our Adaptive Bike Giveaway at Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest. We have awarded 9 individuals with their own adaptive bikes and counting since 2017. 

WHO WE ARE
RAISING MONEY FOR

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PREVIOUS
RECIPIENTS

2024
MAEVE

2024
NATHAN

2017

MAYA

2018

JUNIOR

2019

NICK

2020

LEX

2020

LILY

2021
JOHN

2021
Brody

2021
Blake

2022
Cooper

2021
JOHN

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WHAT PEOPLE THINK

"This race is so fun! Combining beer and running is genius and the course is beautiful. I love the cause, too. It's hard not to get a little emotional, thinking about the people who can't run or walk in any races. I am glad that I can move, that I can help and it's such a fun time doing it! Supporting Project Mobility. Project Mobility is the nonprofit 501(c)3 organization of The Bike Rack in St. Charles is easy. Honestly, such a great idea, because I don't know many runners who aren't also big beer drinkers!"

—  Mary B.

2025
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We are proud to be named
One of the Best Races in the US
by The BibRave 100





PLUS - 100% of reviewers recommend
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