Running for the gold(en) brew

By Niccola Anthony

A group of recreational runners, who also moonlight as beer enthusiasts, combined their two passions in a fun run around Docklands on October 18.

The Aussie Beer Milers Club hosted its first Brewery Run of the summer at The District Docklands on an out-and-back course, starting and ending at Melbourne Star Observation Wheel.

The flat, scenic five-kilometre course followed a route around NewQuay Promenade, Harbour Esplanade and Victoria Harbour Promenade.

Participants ran 2.5km to the Library at The Dock before turning around and following the same course home.

Post-festivities were held at the new Urban Alley Brewery under the Melbourne Star, a chance for runners to have a “yarn” and get to know one another better – all while trying out the range of brews on offer.

If you’d like to get involved with the Aussie Beer Milers Club and participate in an upcoming Brewery Run, head to www.facebook.com/BeerMileSeries/