In 15 days · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
Palouse Caboose, Palouse WA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
49–69°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
54–83°F
dry
2024
51–71°F
dry
2023
47–63°F
dry
2022
46–72°F
dry
2021
47–57°F
rain
2020
54–67°F
dry
2019
45–61°F
dry
2018
44–67°F
dry
2017
43–51°F
rain
2016
47–64°F
dry
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About this race
REGISTER YOUR TEAM
- Total Cost: $60
- Team Captain: Please designate one runner from your team as the captain who is responsible for registering the entire team.
- Follow-up Email: Your captain will receive a follow-up email from the race director requesting team name, shirt sizing for your other runners and instructions for each runner to fill out a digital event waiver prior to race day.
- Waiver Requirement: Runners who have not submitted a signed waiver will not be able to participate in the race.
ABOUT THE RACE
- Location: Plan a trip to beautiful downtown Palouse for the 2026 Palouse Days festivities and stay for a run and chug!
- Team Composition: Find your 3 fastest running and/or chugging friends to make a complete team of 4 runners.
- Race Format: Each person will run a 0.8 mile loop and chug a fizzy beverage (including non-alcoholic options) before passing the baton to their teammates.
- Ending Condition: The race ends after your 4th teammate finishes their chug.
INCLUSIVITY
- Non-Alcoholic Options: We will be offering non-alcoholic and gluten-free (yet still super carbonated) options for runners.
- Age Participation: New this year, we will have a separate race chute set up outside the beer garden enabling participants between the ages of 15-20 to participate in the race.
- Community Support: Race proceeds, donations and sponsorships help fund an annual scholarship for a local Garfield-Palouse graduate pursuing a career in the STEM fields.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
- Earlybird Registration: Open until 5:00pm PT on Friday, September 18: $15/runner - $60/team of 4.
- Onsite Registration: @ Start 12:00-1:30pm PT on Saturday, September 19: $20/runner - $80/team of 4.
- Registration Includes: A race t-shirt, slapband baton for your team, and chances to win cash prizes.
- Prize Categories: Fastest team, best costumes, and fastest individual chugger.
PACKET PICK-UP
- Timing: Please arrive at the start line prior to 1:30pm PT on race day to pick up your team’s packet.
- Requirement: Ensure all waivers are signed and collected.
JOIN US!
- Date: 2026-09-19
- Location: Palouse Caboose, Palouse, WA
- Registration Link: Register Here
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