Beer Mile Rochester

Marina Auto Stadium
Rochester, NY 14608

Running > 1 mile

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Event Description

Are you ready?

Come to Marina Auto Stadium on May 12th to compete in the official Beer Mile of Rochester. 

What is a "Beer Mile"?

If you're unfamiliar with a traditional Beer Mile, the event has historical roots in the running community. The Beer Mile was usually only held underground but was held as a professional event for the first time in 2014, finally legitimizing a long-standing but previously unofficial race.

The rules are as follows: Drink 1 beer, run 1/4 mile. Repeat 4x.

Compete Solo, in a 2 person relay, or in a 4 person relay.
You can choose to run both relays if you like.
You can also choose to run the solo and the 4x4.
You may NOT run the Solo and the 2x2 as there will not be enough recovery time in between.

There will also be a party area where individuals can relax, drink, and hang out even if they are not competing.

We will be charging a $5 entry fee for spectators. All entry money will be donated to charity! 

There will be prizes for each category:

  • Fastest men's solo
  • Fastest women's solo
  • Fastest 2-person relay
  • Fastest 4-person relay

Additionally, we will have fun prize categories...

We can't wait to see all of Rochester's Runners come out and participate in this historic and fun event.

***NO RUNNERS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 WILL BE PERMITTED TO COMPETE. IDs WILL BE CHECKED AT THE DOOR***


**Safety is our number one concern! All individual participants should not intend to drive during or after the activity since participation will elevate blood alcohol content to exceeded legal limits.  Participants are solely responsible for arranging a safe ride home from the event.

*We are in no way encouraging binge drinking.  For those of you who would like to participate with less than 4 beers, you are welcome to compete in the lightweight category! Just know that you will be considered in a different prize category than those who complete a mile with 4 beers.  Come one, come all!

Schedule Of Events:

5:30 PM: DOORS OPEN

6:00 PM: NATIONAL ANTHEM

6:10 PM: INDIVIDUAL BEER MILERS

(7 HEATS, 20 MINUTES PER HEAT, OR WHEN EVERYONE IS FINISHED)

8:30 PM: 2X2 RELAY BEER MILERS

(3 HEATS, 15 MINUTES PER HEAT, OR WHEN EVERYONE IS FINISHED)

9:15 PM: 4X4 RELAY BEER MILERS

(2 HEATS, 10 MINUTES PER HEAT, OR WHEN EVERYONE IS FINISHED)

9:45 PM:  AWARDS!


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