Available distances
About
The Barley Chase is a 10K and 5K in Newport, North Carolina, starting and finishing at Shortway Brewing Co. Both races start at 9 a.m. on October 18, 2026.
Participants receive a T-shirt, a medal and two pints after the race, and awards go to the top finishers in various age groups. The course has water stations, and the event supports Bread & Barley, a nonprofit serving the local community. It is held each year as part of Shortway Brewing Company's anniversary celebrations.
Prepare for The Barley Chase with RunRun
An AI-generated training plan, adjusted every week based on your real sessions. Built around your goal, current level and race date.
- Personalized plan based on your VO2max, history and weekly availability
- Strava and Garmin sync: your sessions are analyzed and the plan adapts
- Target paces, long runs, key sessions: everything is calculated for race day
Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Newport.
The Minutemen Muster Trot
Nov 24, 2026 · Morehead City, NC · 7 mi away
3.1 mi · 1 mi
Let's Make Pink Just a Color 5K - NC
Oct 18, 2026 · Morehead City, NC · 9 mi away
3.1 mi · 1.5 mi
B.E Fast for Carteret County Stroke Recovery
May 1, 2027 · Morehead City, NC · 9 mi away
1 mi
OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run
Apr 17, 2027 · Atlantic Beach, NC · 9 mi away
3.1 mi
Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Oct 24, 2026 · Emerald Isle, NC · 9 mi away
26.2 mi · 13.1 mi · 3.1 mi
NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8K
Oct 2, 2027 · Beaufort, NC · 11 mi away
5 mi