Want a happy hour but don’t want to skip the gym? One Alexandria brewery has you covered.
Today (Wednesday) Aslin Beer is teaming up with running store Pacers to host an evening jog and social mixer for who those who like their exercise with company and beer.
The run will roll out at tonight, November 13, at the Aslin Beer Company (847 S. Pickett Street) in the Van Dorn neighborhood from 7-9 p.m. Runners will trek from Pickett Street, to S. Van Dorn Street and Eisenhower Ave, and back.
Participation is free, though runners are encouraged to mark that they’re interested in attending on Facebook.
Participants must be 21 years or older, and are invited to stick around after the run for drinks and socializing at the craft brewery.
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