Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026

A Beer 5K & St. Charles BrewFest
Hops for Hope is not your typical 5K. It is a race and a celebration all in one!

Named one of the Top 100 Races in America by BibRave, our certified and professionally timed 5K welcomes everyone from competitive runners chasing a PR to walkers who simply love great craft beer. However you pace yourself, this event is for you.

The race begins at the scenic Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles, winds along the beautiful river path toward Geneva through Wheeler Park, and finishes back at Mount Saint Mary Park just in time for the BrewFest celebration.

The Twist? Beer on the Course.
That’s right. Along the route, runners will find 5 Beer Stops featuring local craft breweries serving 3-ounce samples. Weird? We prefer to call it deliciously fun.

The Celebration Continues at BrewFest
After crossing the finish line, the party kicks off with:

• 18 beer samples included with your registration
• Live music
• Food vendors
• Raffle tickets for our fan-favorite Mountain of Beer
• Our inspiring Adaptive Bike Giveaway Presentation, the heart of why we gather
• Why We Run and Sip
• Proceeds from Hops for Hope support Project Mobility’s mission to provide adaptive cycling opportunities for children, adults, and wounded service members with disabilities.

Over the past 9 years, this event has helped us donate nearly $80,000 in adaptive bicycles and we are just getting started.

Run. Sip. Celebrate. Make a difference.

93 Octane Brewery has proudly supported Hops for Hope for years, and we are excited to welcome them back again this year as our Presenting Sponsor and valued partner in making this event possible!

Reminders

• No one under 21 is allowed at Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest. This includes babies and strollers.
• All ticket types have access to the BrewFest including Combo Pack, BrewFest Only, and Designated Driver.
• Packet Pick-Up is MANDATORY. There is NO Race Day pick-up. This applies to 5K participants only. BrewFest Only and Designated Driver ticket holders do not need to attend Packet Pick-Up.
• We will have a wave start for the 5K. Please line up fastest to slowest with walkers in the back.

 
Packet Pick-Up Information

• Pick whichever Packet Pick-Up date works best for your schedule. Your choice.
• Packet Pick-Up is mandatory for all 5K participants.
• Items cannot be picked up on Race Day.
• A valid ID is required at Packet Pick-Up.
• You may pick up for a friend or family member with a photo of their ID.
• BrewFest Only participants and Designated Drivers do not need to attend Packet Pick-Up. Only 5K participants are required to pick up packets.

Saturday, September 26
TBD
Time: TBD

Wednesday, September 30
93 Octane Brewery
1825 Lincoln Highway
St. Charles, IL 60174
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm

Thursday, October 1
The Evergreen Pub & Grill
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm

Interested in hosting a Packet Pick-Up at your business? Contact katherine@projectmobility.org for more information.

Invite your friends to join you at the Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest. If you get 5 friends to sign up using your special referral link, you will receive a refund of up to $15.00 as our Thank You!  Your referral link will be in your confirmation email.

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. ​

Support the mission of our organization by entering our Raffle. Your donation is helping change lives one bike at a time!

RAFFLE TICKET SALES COMING SOON!

Project Mobility was founded in 2002 by Hal Honeyman. Hal's son, Jacob, was born with cerebral palsy. Hal wanted to find a way for Jacob to join the family when bicycle riding. After Jacob's needs were met, Hal realized a huge demand for adaptive cycling which led to the formation of Project Mobility. 

Project Mobility is the nonprofit arm of The Bike Rack in St. Charles. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, adults, and wounded soldiers with disabilities, autism and cancer. Through adaptive cycling, we provide the services, resources, and equipment to promote better health, independence, and freedom of mobility. 

Our specialized bikes create a sense of freedom for those who are disabled, removing the perceived limitations of disability.

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