Beer Mile

Event Overview

• Date: January 1, 2026
• Location: 142 W Commercial St, Winchester, VA
• Registration Link: Winchester Beer Mile
• Shirt Availability: Shirts are not guaranteed after 12/07/2025. Sizes will be first come first serve after that deadline.

What is a Beer Mile?

• Description: A Beer Mile is a drinking game combining running and speed drinking.
• Course: The event takes place on a 1/4 mile running course.
• Procedure: The race begins at the starting line with the consumption of a standard 12oz beer, followed by a full lap around the course.
• Penalty: Competitors who vomit before they finish the race must complete one penalty lap at the end of the race.

Rules

• Age Restrictions: Participants must be 21 or older: non-alcoholic division is for 18 and over.
• Designated Driver: Must have a designated driver, or stay and sober up before driving.
• Experience: No other rules! No experience necessary! All abilities welcome!

Registration

• Cost: $50 per person includes beverage (Rootbeer for the Non-alcoholic division), and a cool race shirt!
• Limitations: Limited to the first 70 registrations in the beer division and 10 in the Non-alcoholic division.

Awards

• Top Finishers: For the top 3 finishers, Male and Female.
• Special Award: First participant to vomit.

Course

• Terrain: 1/4 mile flat pavement and gravel!