Black Gold / River Run
Black GoldRiver Run
Saturday, October 10th, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
For the 20th year running, the River Run returns to the Amherst brewery. As tradition dictates, this is also the day we release this year’s vintage of Black Gold, an imperial stout aged three years in bourbon barrels, along with this year’s variant, Black Gold: Coffee Maple.
Choose Your Distance
A winding course through the heart of downtown Amherst as well as a limestone‑chipped segment of the Tomorrow River Trail.
A small tour through downtown Amherst, while crossing over the Tomorrow River.
Run for kids ages 5–10, where children run a fun ½ K course and receive a special participation gift.
One of the most sought‑after beers in Wisconsin
Black Gold is an imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels for three years. This is one of our most limited releases, and consistently among the top rated beers in the state.
Aromas of cocoa, and vanilla, with hints of oak and vanilla. On the palate, a decadent mix of bittersweet chocolate, and caramel, rounded out by the warmth of bourbon.
For this year’s variant we blended in coffee and real maple syrup to compliment the roasty cocoa notes with bold coffee and complex notes of caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar.
A hometown race for the Jensen Community Center
A timed 5‑Mile Course and an untimed 2‑Mile Course, welcoming runners and walkers of all abilities. Both wind through downtown Amherst and out along the Tomorrow River Trail, starting and finishing at the brewery.
All funds raised directly support the Jensen Community Center and its programs, events, and community initiatives.
Pre‑registration is required. Same‑day registrations are accepted, but there is an additional fee and those registrants are not guaranteed a t‑shirt.
Included with your registration
A commemorative tee
This year’s River Run shirt.
A can of JuncTown Brown – River Run Edition
This year’s commemorative beer.
Black Gold access
The option to purchase cans of Black Gold and Black Gold Coffee Maple.
Support the Jensen Community Center
Every dollar raised goes to the Jensen Community Center’s programs and events.
Pre‑registration is required; same‑day registration costs more and does not guarantee a t‑shirt. Courses are not closed to traffic.
Race questions: Jensen Community Center · jensencenter@jensencenter.org · (715) 824‑5202
