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The Barley Chase

📅 October 17, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Newport · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 18, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

6.2 mi3.1 mi

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.

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