The Designated Runner NA Beer Mile p/b DNA Plainfield

Event Overview

Cycling may be what brings everyone to Downtown Plainfield on August 29, but this year we’re adding a brand-new challenge that runners and spectators won’t want to miss.

The inaugural Designated Runner NA Beer Mile presented by DNA Plainfield combines speed, strategy, and plenty of laughs in one of the most spectator-friendly events of the day. Whether you’re chasing a fast time or just looking to have fun with friends, this is your chance to be part of something unique.

Limited to just 100 participants, the event features four heats of 25 runners competing on a 400-meter course in the heart of the Commercial Street Criterium. Expect a lively atmosphere, crowds, and nonstop entertainment as runners tackle four laps while enjoying four non-alcoholic beers from Go Brewing.

Not racing? You’ll have the best seat in the house. Spectators can line the course, cheer from the festival grounds, grab food and drinks from local vendors, and watch every chug, sprint, and dramatic finish from just a few feet away.

At the end of the evening, we’ll crown our inaugural Men’s and Women’s NA Beer Mile Champions, with awards and bragging rights on the line.

The Rules

• Drinks: Each runner drinks 4 non-alcoholic beers and runs 4 laps of a 400-meter course.
• Timing: One NA beer must be consumed before each lap.
• Transition Zone: All beverages must be consumed within the designated transition zone.
• Finish Requirement: Participants must complete all four laps and consume all four beverages to receive an official finish.

Schedule of Events

• Heats: Four heats of 25 participants.
• Email Notification: Heat assignments will be emailed prior to race day.
• Duration: Each heat is expected to last approximately 15-17 minutes, including cleanup and course reset.

Your Registration Includes

• Beers: Four race-day non-alcoholic beers.
• Timing: Chip timing and official results.
• Photos: Professional race photos.
• Fun: More to be announced soon!

Spectator Experience

The NA Beer Mile Challenge is designed to be every bit as entertaining to watch as it is to race.

• Views: Front-row views of every heat.
• Vendors: Food and beverages from local vendors.
• Entertainment: Music throughout the event.
• Atmosphere: The excitement of the Commercial Street Criterium.

Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, the Designated Runner NA Beer Mile Challenge promises one of the most entertaining events of the day.

For more information, visit the official race page.