GAF BEER MILE

Event Overview

Join us for the area':s official Beer Mile event at the German American Festival. Participants will run a total of 1 mile and consume a total of 4 beers. Along with the beer mile event, we will also offer a mini mile. Each participant can choose to run a 1/2 mile, but consume 2 beers.

• Date: 2026-08-30
• Location: 3624 Seaman Road, Oregon, OH
• Registration Link: GAF Beer Mile
• Entry Fee Includes: beers, t-shirt, and festival entry

What is a Beer Mile?

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.
Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.
Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.
Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.

Four beers, one mile.

What is a Mini Beer Mile?

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.

Two beers, half mile.

Tentative Schedule

We will offer heats throughout the day beginning at 2pm, and running every 15 minutes with the final wave running at 3:15pm.

• Heats Start: 2pm
• Final Wave: 3:15pm
• Beer Spot Assignment: upon bib pickup on Sunday

Limited Registration is Available

The first 50 people to register will receive premium pricing. There is a limit of 30 people per wave.

Beer Mile Rules

• Competitor Requirement: Each competitor drinks four cans of beer and runs four laps (start - beer, then lap, then beer, then lap, then beer, then lap - finish).
• Beer Consumption: Beer must be consumed before the lap is begun, within the transition area which is the 10 meter zone before the start/finish line.
• Transition Rule: The race begins with the drinking of the first beer in the last meter of the transition zone.
• Women's Rule: Women also drink four beers in four laps.

Competitors must follow the subsequent rules for beer selection and consumption during the race:

• Canned Beer: Competitors must drink canned beer and the cans should not be less than 355ml (the standard can volume) or 12oz (the imperial equivalent). The GAF Beer Mile will use Labatt Beer.
• Equipment Regulation: No specialized cans or bottles may be used that give an advantage by allowing the beer to pour at a faster rate.
• Can Integrity: Beer cans must not be tampered with in any manner, except for opening the can by the tab at the top.
• Alcohol Content: Beer must be a minimum of 5% alcohol by volume.

Additional stipulations for competition:

• Opening Rule: Each beer can must not be opened until the competitor enters the transition zone on each lap.
• Penalty for Vomiting: Competitors who vomit before they finish the race must complete one penalty lap at the end of the race.
• Record Verification: It is strongly recommended to tip the empty beer can or bottle over your head at the end of a chug to verify an empty vessel.