New Bern Beer Mile 2026

Event Overview

New Bern's 6th annual beer mile! Drink a 12oz beer, run one-quarter mile, drink a beer & run, drink a beer & run, drink a beer & run. 4 beers in one mile.

World Record

• Current record: 4 minutes, 28 seconds (males)
• Current record: 5 minutes, 43 seconds (females)
• Note: This will be an "unofficial" beer mile, so broken records will not be acknowledged by the world record gurus.
• Participants: Registration will be limited to 100 participants.

Registration Details

• Status: Participants will receive the 2026 challenge coin bottle opener.
• Safety: Please be sure to designate a driver before stepping up to the start line.
• Relay Option: Does the thought of 4 beers and 4 laps sound intimidating? Find a partner and race as a 2-person relay team.
• Cost: $25 per person for the individual beer mile.

Team Participation

• Relay team cost: $25 per person: you can create a group/team during registration or on race day.
• Team limit: Teams are limited to 2 people.
• Team creativity: Let's see who can be creative with their team name!

Community Impact

Freshwater Beer Company and Coastal Sole Performance Footwear are partnering together for this fun event. 100% of registration costs and donations will go towards the cost of a New Bern Bear dedicated to Motorcycle Awareness in memory of Allen Birzack.

Event Information

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