Friday, April 21, 2017

3,500 Runners to Participate in 5th Annual Lager Jogger This Saturday

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.’s 5th annual Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K walk and run will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017.


The 2017 Light Lager Jogger has sold out with 3,500 registered participants. Attendees can watch the race start at 501 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA and participate in live music, food and entertainment. Brewery tours are available April 20 and 21, but not on Saturday, April 22. 

The race will start at 9:00am.

Postcards and a letter writing station will be available at the finish line for all participants who wish to write notes that will be included in the care packages shipped to service members by Operation Gratitude, a charity that supports men and women who serve our country.  

The Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5k started in 2013 and is the only race to start and finish at America's Oldest Brewery. D.G. Yuengling and Sons, Inc., a family-run company since 1829 is based in Pottsville, PA. 

For more information about the event, visit: http://www.lagerjogger.com