AleSmith Brewing Company will be hosting a 5.5 kilometer walk/run Father’s Day Weekend to pay tribute to Tony Gwynn - a hall of famer, coach, teammate, and Dad. Nicknamed “Mr. Padre” for his unfaltering commitment to his hometown, Tony is considered one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. The majority of his record breaking hits were targeted to the thin slice of infield between the third baseman and shortstop, which he later dubbed as the “5.5 hole”. Funds raised from this event will forever honor this legend and raise money for the Tony and Alicia Gwynn Foundation.
The 5.5K will be a loop through Miramar (aka Beer-a-mar) starting and ending at AleSmith Brewing with a beer pit-stop along the course at Mikkeller San Diego.
"Many wonderful things have sprung forth from the work we've done here at AleSmith over the past two decades, and one of the best has been forging a true, heartfelt friendship with the Gwynn family. What started as the collaborative development of a beer for Mr. Padre back in 2014, has turned into a close, mutually, respectful relationship that's allowed us to work together with TAG to help fellow San Diegans in need. The Tony Gwynn 5.5k is one of the most fun ways we get to do that, so it's our pleasure to bring it back as an annual event where people from all walks of life can get together and support TAG's humanitarian efforts while having a good time and, of course, some good beer, too."
-Peter Zien (AleSmith Owner & CEO)
After the race, join your fellow runners, walkers, and Tony Gwynn fans for a celebration at AleSmith Brewing Company's facility! Enjoy food trucks, live music, and great beer. Each participant who is 21 years or older will receive a drink ticket which is included with registration (or two for Major League and Hall of Fame Levels) good for a pint of AleSmith's many beers, including the San Diego Pale Ale .394, a beer developed in collaboration with Tony Gwynn in 2014.
For more info & registration follow this link:
http://www.tonygwynn5k.org/
AleSmith brewery & tasting room
9990 AleSmith Court
San Diego, CA