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Friday, September 25th, 2026
150 Thomas Green Blvd, Clemson SC
1 Mile
64–81°F · low rain risk
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2025
70–81°F
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2024
67–81°F
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2023
61–83°F
dry
2022
60–77°F
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2021
55–76°F
dry
2020
61–69°F
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2019
67–87°F
dry
2018
67–83°F
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2017
68–87°F
dry
2016
75–92°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Beer and running! What goes better together? Nothing. Join us on the eve of our Oktoberfest celebration for a beer mile race around the block at Kite Hill Brewing. What's a beer mile? Well, it's simple. You run a mile, except you have to drink a beer before every quarter mile.
Race Details
- Date and Time: The race commences at 6pm on Fri., Sept 25.
- Location: Starting in front of the Kite Hill beergarden tent.
- Course: Racers will drink a beer, run 1/4 mile out and back around the building, and repeat 3 more times.
- Awards: We’ll have awards for top 3 finishes (male and female) along with team awards (teams must have a minimum of 2 males and 2 females to be eligible for team awards).
Registration Information
Register by August 29 to be guaranteed an exclusive Oktobeer Mile t-shirt!
Race Rules
Important Notice: Vomiting during the race will result in a disqualification and some amount of shame.
Post-Race Activities
After the race enjoy live tunes from Matt A. Phillips, as well as discounted food for all runners.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Sponsors will be recognized at the beginning of the race, on social media, and on the race shirt (if sponsorship is finalized by August 29). Reach out to hannah@kitehillbrewing.com for more information.
More Information
For complete details, visit our race page: Kite Hill Oktobeer Mile.
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