Bay One Beer Mile - RELAY

Welcome to the Event

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Bay One Beer Mile - Relay in beautiful Colonial Beach, Virginia (we survived the inaugural shenanigans...mostly)! The authorities have let us have another go at the 1-mile relay run/walk/crawl inspired by the memory of John Lamb to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood, sharing in the love of drinking craft beer, and enjoying life. John was a dedicated Power Red Blood Donor to the American Red Cross, loved beer, but hated running and, like last year, would’ve loved seeing his fellow beer-lovers suffer through the challenge of the Bay One Beer Mile.

Registration & Package Pick-Up

• Event Date: March 21, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
• Location: Ice House Brewery and Marina, 119 Monroe Bay Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA.
• Awards: Top-3 teams will be recognized.
• Team Requirement: Each team must have a designated team captain who registers before the other members.

Eligibility and Teams

• Team Size: Limited to 12 teams with 5 members each.
• Age Requirement: All participants must be 21 years of age.
• Social Media: Check our Facebook page for team recruitment if you do not have a team.
• Package Pickup: March 21st from 0900-1030 AM with valid photo ID required.

Route Details

• Course Distance: 0.1-mile laps around Ice House Brewery's property.
• Beer Consumption: Each participant must drink a 10fl oz beer before each lap.
• Total Laps: Each team must complete 10 laps (10 beers).
• Footwear: Appropriate running/walking shoes are mandatory.

Event Rules

• Relay Structure: Each team member drinks a beer and runs/walks two .1-mile laps in order.
• Baton Passing: The themed baton must be passed after each member's laps.
• Drinking Area: Beer must be consumed in the designated area before the next lap.
• Disqualification Rule: No hurling or puking unless observed.

Additional Information

• Eligibility Age: Must be 21 years or older: bring a designated driver.
• Meet & Greet: Join us for a preliminary gathering at Ice House on March 20th after 5:00 PM.
• Post-Race Activities: Enjoy award presentations, live music, and food/beverage for purchase.
• Blood Donations: Consider donating to the American Red Cross, links available on their website.

For more information, visit the race page at Bay One Beer Mile - Relay.