Bull City Beer Mile

🍻 Bull City Beer Mile Details

The Glass Jug Beer Lab and Bull City Running Co are proud to present the 5th annual Bull City Beer Mile on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Downtown Durham's Central Park.

🏃‍♂️ What is a Beer Mile?

A 1-mile drinking race combining running and speed drinking. Typically, the race takes place on a 1/4-mile running track (flat). We will be running around Central Park (not flat!). The race begins with the consumption of a 12-oz beer (RUN DRM lager brewed by The Glass Jug Beer Lab), followed by a 1/4 mile lap around the park. The second lap continues similarly: another 12-oz beer is consumed before commencing the running of the second lap. This process is repeated for the next two laps. Following the completion of the fourth beer and fourth running lap, you will cross the finish line!

• Eligibility: Competitors must be 21 years old or older.
• Relay Options: There are 2-person and 4-person relay competition options!
• Included Beers: Every participant or team receives four 12-ounce beers to consume as part of the race.
• Registration Perks: The first 300 registrants will receive a Beer Mile headband, cooling towel, and sticker!

🎉 Party in the Park

This is more than just a race...it's a party! With heats running from 2:30 PM until 5 PM, the party will continue until 6:30 PM. We’ll have DJ Gummy keeping things popping, with food available on site, and The Glass Jug mobile beer trailer parked in Durham Central Park, providing all the refreshments!

• Cheer Zone: Runners and spectators are encouraged to hang out in the park to cheer on the runners and enjoy a beer of their own during the race.
• After Party: The after-party will continue in the park until 6:30 PM with The Glass Jug taproom remaining open until 12:00 AM.
• Live Music: Enjoy tunes from DJ Gummy throughout the event!
• Food and Drink: Available on site to keep the energy up.

🚗 Parking Information

Parking will be available at the Durham Center Parking Garage at the corner of Foster and W Morgan St., as well as at the Farmer's Market lot on Morris Street.

Please drink and run responsibly!

🔗 More Information

For further details, please visit the official race page: Bull City Beer Mile.