EDRRC - Beer Mile

Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club

Beer Mile

Date

• Event Date: Sunday, November 22nd

Time

• Event Time: 1PM - 3PM (Rain or Shine)

Packet Pickup

• Start Time: Available beginning at 12:00PM on race day

Cost

• Registration Cost: FREE!

Registration

• Registration Deadline: Closes on 11/21
• Race Day Sign-ups: Not available

Beer

• Policy: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beer)

Description

• Rules: Please read all the rules below and on our website.
• Waiver: Ensure that you have the completed waiver with you on the day of the Beer Mile, as we will not provide extra copies.
• Check-in: The race will start at 1 PM sharp, so please arrive early to check in.

Link to Waiver and Rules

Location

• Address: 2 Lakeside Drive, Pawling, NY 12564

Beer Mile Rules

• Race Rules: Each competitor must drink 4 bottles or cans of beer and run a total of 1 mile. The sequence is: chug a beer, run 400 meters, repeat until all beers are consumed and the mile is completed.
• Consumption: Beers must be consumed in the designated transition areas before starting each running lap.
• Requirements: Competitors must drink bottled or canned beer of no less than 355 mL (12 oz).
• Restriction: No specialized cans or bottles that allow for faster pouring are permitted.

Additional Rules

• Vomit Penalty: Competitors who vomit must complete one penalty lap immediately after their fourth lap.
• Record Verification: It is recommended to provide video evidence for official records.

Handling of Alcohol on Town Property

• Alcohol Check: All alcohol must be checked upon arrival and placed in designated areas.
• Limit: Only bring the 4 beers you plan to consume: no additional alcohol is permitted.

Participant Guidelines

• Transport: All participants consuming alcohol must arrive and leave with a designated driver.
• Waiver Requirement: All participants must read, sign, and date the waiver with their designated driver.

Designated Driver Guidelines

• Consumption Rule: Designated drivers are not permitted to consume any alcohol before, during, or after the event while on town property.
• Waiver Requirement: Designated drivers must read, sign, and date the participant waiver.

Beer Mile Categories

• Traditional Beer Mile: 5% ABV or more
• Light Beer Mile: Less than 5% ABV
• Cider Beer Mile: 5% ABV or more
• NA Beer Mile: Non-Alcoholic Beer
• Soda Mile: For designated drivers and underage participants (minimum age of 18)

Each category will be assigned a different color wristband upon arrival. For those competing in alcohol categories, identification will be checked.

Beers on Me? Beers on You!

• Event Policy: The event is BYOB. We will NOT provide any alcohol for participants.
• Recommendation: If competing with friends, consider purchasing a 6 or 12-pack together.

How It Will Work

• Race Start: Each category will have its own race start time.
• Transition Setup: Tables will be set up in the transition area for runners to place their beer.
• Beer Consumption: Runners will drink their first beer in the transition area before starting lap one.

Clean Up

• Event Policy: This is a carry-in, carry-out event.
• Responsibility: All garbage and cans must be taken with you at the end of the race.