Visit these 7 Space Coast breweries during annual summer running (and walking) tour
Since 2016, Brevard runners and Space Coast craft beer lovers have spent Tuesdays in summer combining their passions, thanks the the Running Zone in Melbourne and a bunch of local breweries.
Between June 6 and July 25, the free Summer 2023 Brewery Running Tour will make stops at seven breweries from Melbourne to Cape Canaveral to Titusville. These are non-competitive fun runs, and walking definitely is allowed.
The Running Zone team and the breweries will map out three-mile routes, but remember, this is for fun. Run four miles or walk two. Just remember to stay hydrated along the way. And when you get back to the brewery, enjoy a cold beverage and a bite to eat.
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The summer brewery tour events start at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, except July 4. Arrive early to sign a waiver, or fill one out online at runningzone.com (click on "Events"). At the end of the series, the Running Zone will raffle off a free pair of shoes to everyone registered. The events usually draw more than 100 runners and walkers every week.
Here's the summer tour schedule:
June 6, Carib Brewery USA, 200 Imperial Blvd., Cape Canavera.
June 13, Dirty Oar Beer Company, 329 King St., Cocoa Village
June 20, Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company, 1002 E. New Haven Ave., downtown Melbourne
June 27, Bugnutty Brewing Company, 225 King St. Unit B, Cocoa Village
July 11, Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne's Eau Gallie Arts District
July 18, Playalinda Brewing Company — Hardware Store, 305 S. Washington Ave., downtown Titusville
July 25, Beachfly Brewing Company, 513 Barton Blvd., Rockledge
Suzy Fleming Leonard is a features journalist with more than three decades of experience. Reach her at sleonard@floridatoday.com. Find her on Facebook: @SuzyFlemingLeonard or on Instagram: @SuzyLeonard.
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