St Austell Brewery has announced a year-long partnership with renowned endurance athlete Nick Butter and the immersive running retreat company he founded – Run Weekends.
The collaboration will see Proper Job 0.5% – St Austell Brewery’s first low-alcohol IPA – featured at running events globally.
Run Weekends offers running retreats, trail running holidays and mountain adventures around the world. Each trip is designed for groups of relaxed, like-minded runners to explore new places, forge new friendships and connect with the great outdoors. It was founded by Nick Butter, who made a name for himself by becoming the first and only person to run a marathon in every country around the world.
The partnership will see Run Weekends participants enjoy Proper Job 0.5% at their events, as well the opportunity for people to get involved in competitions and pick up exclusive giveaways – including the chance to win a spot on any UK or European Run Weekends trip.
Since its launch in October 2024, St Austell Brewery’s Proper Job 0.5% IPA has already scooped four major awards, firmly establishing itself as one of the best-tasting low‑alcohol beers on the market. Brewed with the same care and character as the original Proper Job, it delivers bold, citrusy hop notes and a crisp, refreshing finish. It’s the perfect post‑run pint – all the flavour, none of the compromise, just without the alcohol.
Matt Heal, Senior Brand Manager at St Austell Brewery, said: “We’re thrilled to team up with Nick and Run Weekends. Our shared values make it an incredibly organic partnership grounded in Cornish roots, all about championing connection and the joy of living adventurously – qualities that our award‑winning Proper Job 0.5% celebrates in every sip.”
Nick Butter, founder of Run Weekends added: “Cornwall is where my love of running began, so partnering with St Austell Brewery – a like-minded company – feels very special. Run Weekends are all about community, curiosity and pushing your limits in a healthy, sustainable way. Proper Job 0.5% is the perfect fit as a great tasting low-alcohol IPA. We cannot wait to share the work that has been happening behind the scenes.”
The collaboration began at the first two retreats this year in Cornwall and will continue globally – from mountain adventures in the Dolomites to the Pembrokeshire trails in Wales.
For more information, visit the Run Weekends website here: www.runweekends.com. For more details about St Austell Brewery, visit www.staustellbrewery.co.uk.
(images credit to Run Weekends).
