Locals participate in Second Annual Prison to Prison Beer Run

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Local lovers of beer and running joined in unison Saturday for the Second Annual Prison to Prison Beer Run.

The 1.9 kilometer race kicked off at Prison Hill Brewing Co., made a stop at the Yuma Territorial Prison and back to the brewery.

All proceeds from the event will support the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.

Participants got to enjoy an afterparty at Prison Hill following the race.

"We have some of our members that are part of the Yuma Run Canal Club and I know that they are really excited and this looks like a fun activity, so we're pumped," said Devon McPherson, a participant.

The organizers of the event plan to continue it next year.