San Antonio, TX – Alamo Beer Company recently announced its commitment to becoming title sponsors for the 4th Alamo City Marathon Challenge. The event has been rebranded as Alamo Beer Company’s Marathon Challenge. The training series has 3 additional marathons remaining at different locations: Hill Country Place Apartments on UTSA BLVD, Solar Sports in Helotes, and Leon Creek Park. Each race series is designed to increase in distance and prepare runners for a full or half marathon. Race #2, Remember the Alamo…Beer, 8k & 16k will be held on Saturday, September 13th beginning at Hill Country Place Apartments. The event will kick off at 6:30 PM. Visit alamobeer.com or http://www.scallywompus.com/site/events for all event details.
“Our company has always believed in contributing to the community. The Alamo Beer Company Marathon Challenge is a great event and we are proud of this partnership,” stated Eugene Simor, President of Alamo Beer Company. Alamo Beer Company’s Marathon Challenge benefits many local Non-Profit Organizations including: Transplants for Children, Marrowme, Leukemia Society, Pressing on Texas, San Antonio Pet’s Alive, Spina Bifida, Zero-The end to Prostate Cancer, and Under the Bridge.
Alamo Beer Company is currently constructing an 8-million dollar facility on San Antonio’s east side. The 18,000 square foot complex will house a brewery, administrative office, beer hall and beer garden. The brewery is expected to be fully operational and limited access to the public in the fall. A significant public grand opening is scheduled for Spring 2015.
The Challenges were founded by Bart Childers who felt there was an efficient way to create a training serious for half and full marathons. Marathon runners are provided with four races that occur over four-month periods.
About Alamo Beer Company
Alamo Beer Company, was founded in 1997 by Eugene Simor, introduced ALAMO Golden Ale in October 2003. Since then it continues to grow in the local area and has quickly expanded to retailers in West Texas, South Texas, Houston & Austin. It is also available in a number of bars and restaurants within those markets. Additionally, the company is currently constructing an $8 million craft brewery beneath the historic Hays Street Bridge just east of downtown San Antonio. The brewery is expected to produce up to 40,000 barrels, or 560,000 cases, of beer within its first 5 to 7 years of operation. Expected completion date is October 2014.
About Alamo Beer Company Marathon Challenge
Alamo Beer Company Marathon Challenge is designed to get you to the finish line of the RNR San Antonio marathon. The Challenges provide fun environment and provide food and beer at each race. Founded in 2010 by Bart Childers, the Challenge continues to grow in popularity and attendance. Part of the proceeds benefit the following organizations: Transplants for Children, Marrowme, Leukemia Society, Pressing on Texas, San Antonio Pet’s Alive, Spina Bifida, Zero-The end to Prostate Cancer, and Under the Bridge.
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