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Announcing the 2025 Run at Ribfest breweries!

You know the Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show for many things: great times, great people, and an extraordinary selection of breweries to sample. (Did we mention ribs!?) But only five are invited each year to the Run At Ribfest!

Yes, this is the race that STARTS with a cheers – drink in hand – then continues on four laps of Victoria Park with another sample after each one. The on-course water station is a low key highlight of the event!

After you finish your 5k, you join the rest of the runners in the VIP tent! Shade, seats, no lines, food delivery? It’s the place to be on July 20.

And now to the breweries! Back for the third year, the ever-popular non-beer options are back.

See you at Run at Ribfest!? Registration closes Saturday, July 19.

Curious what the event feels like? Check out this album from last year. You’ll see runners having fun, not taking it too seriously, smiles, cheers, loops through Victoria Park, the intoxicating atmosphere of the commons during Ribfest, and some shots (but not too many!) from the VIP tent.

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