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WHO: \u200b\t\u200b \u200b\tMeanwhile Brewing Co., the award-winning South Austin brewery located on four acres of oak tree-shaded land with five on-site food trucks, a coffee bar, taproom, and brewhouse.
WHAT: \u200b\t\u200b\tMeanwhile Mile Collective, a running club on the popular fitness tracking platform Strava, will feature monthly challenges that reward participants with on-premise perks when they achieve running milestones. Rewards can be redeemed at the brewery’s Austin taproom.
In January, members of the Meanwhile Mile Collective who log 90 minutes of running can redeem 90% off their first beverage at the brewery. New challenges and rewards, including in-person events and collaborations, will be announced through the club on Strava and via Meanwhile’s Instagram account @meanwhilebeer.
To celebrate the launch of the program, Meanwhile is introducing branded BOCO Gear running hats ($35), available in the taproom and online. Meanwhile will give away hats to the first 50 people to follow and join Meanwhile Mile Collective in-person on Friday, Jan. 16 and again on Saturday, Jan 17 at the Spurs International Half Expo at the Palmer Events Center.
WHEN:\t\u200b\tJanuary Challenge: Jan 15 - Jan 31, 2026
WHERE: \u200b\tFollow and join Meanwhile Mile Collective at strava.com/clubs/meanwhilemilecollective
WHY:\t\u200b\tMeanwhile Brewing Co. has consistently blended sport with its “Good Beer in Good Company” ethos, from a beloved on-site soccer pitch with popular 5v5 leagues to the 2025 addition of a sand volleyball court offering both 4v4 and 6v6 leagues. Meanwhile also attracts a large and engaged running community, and the incentive running program, along with its sponsorship of the 2026 Spurs International Half Expo and Austin Marathon, further illustrates Meanwhile’s fitness-meets-hospitality perspective.
CONTACT: Samantha Foster | Say My Name PR | e: sfoster@saymynamepr.com | c: 512.670.6744
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About Meanwhile Brewing Co.
Founded in 2020, Meanwhile Brewing Co. is a community hub for specialty beer, food and entertainment on 3.7 acres in southeast Austin. The passion project of founder and brewmaster Will Jaquiss, Meanwhile operates a 15-barrel, three-vessel brewhouse, producing a lineup of highly drinkable beers, including year-round canned offerings — the widely celebrated Meanwhile Pilsner, Darlin’ Lager, Meanwhile Secret Beach San Diego Style IPA and Tender Robot Hazy IPA — as well as a rotating selection of lagers, IPAs, seasonal brews and collaborations. More than just a brewery, Meanwhile is a gathering place. The grounds feature a thoughtfully designed taproom, a spacious beer garden, a stage and screen for live music and events, a regulation soccer pitch, sand volleyball courts, and a playground. A rotating selection of celebrated food trucks completes the experience, making Meanwhile a go-to destination for craft beer and community. Meanwhile Brewing Co. is one of Austin’s largest independent craft breweries. Its beers are distributed throughout Central Texas, from Georgetown to San Antonio. For more information, visit www.meanwhilebeer.com or follow @meanwhilebeer on Instagram and Facebook.
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