The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

🍻 The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Date: July 26, 2025

Location: 1 Union Special Plaza, Huntley, IL

Event URL: Visit here for more details

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Laps: Four 1/4 mile laps
• Beer: Runners drink a 12 ounce beer before each lap
• Heats: No more than 20 participants, starting every 30 minutes
• Weather: RAIN OR SHINE!

⏰ Race Schedule

• Relay Team Heats: Start with the first heat at 2 PM, then every 30 minutes
• Individual Heats: Start after the Relay Team Heats

💲 Registration Information

• Prices after July 20: $75 for Beer Mile, $55 for Relay
• T-shirt Availability: Not guaranteed if signed up after July 7
• Relay Teams: 4 members per team, 1 beer and 1 lap per team member
• Packet Pickup: Saturday, July 26th - 1 PM to 5 PM

🏆 Awards and Records

• Course Records:
  • Male: Daniel Richert 6:46 - 2024
  • Female: Savannah Henn - 12:38 - 2024
• Relay Team Record: Hoppy Feet - 6:15 - 2024
• Awards: Top 3 Male and Female, Age Group Awards, Male and Female DFL Beer Mile, Top 3 Relay Teams

🎶 Food and Entertainment

• Food Trucks: On site from 11 AM to 8 PM
• Live Music: Dan Peters Trio w/Kieran McCabe & Zach Lentino from 6 PM to 8 PM
• Family Friendly: Bring the family and a lawn chair, hang out and have fun!
• Raffles: Exciting prizes available!

🚨 Important Notes

• Age Requirement: MUST BE 21 Years of age on Event Date to participate in the beer mile
• Course: A quarter mile loop on a paved parking lot
• Photo Credits: Jenny Thorsen