Event Description
Have you ever participated in a Root Beer or Beer 1 Mile Relay Race? Here is your opportunity and all the proceeds will benefit the Blaine Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund!
Event details and schedule
- Where is the race? The run will start and finish in front of Lovelady Brewing Company 20 S Water St. Henderson, Nevada.
- How much is the registration? The registration fee is $60 a team ($15 per person).
- Can I bring my dog? Only service animals will be allowed at the event.
- If I can’t make the event, can I get my money back? Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you can’t make the event, your shirt will not be mailed to you.
- What is the minimum age requirement? To participate in the Root Beer Mile, all runners/walkers must be at least 6 years old. To participate in the Beer Mile, all runners/walkers must be at least 21 years old - no exceptions.
- Can I push a stroller in the beer mile? No. During the beer mile, anyone on the course must be 21 years of age or older.
- Can I participate with less than four people? What if someone on my team doesn’t show up? All teams must have four participants. If your team has less than four people on the day of the event, please find a replacement in order to participate. Each participant can only complete ONE leg of the relay.
- Do I have to run? No! The relay is designed to be a fun event with friends and all participants can choose whether they walk or run. If you choose to walk, please be courteous and move to the side as runners approach and let them have the right of way.
- If I want to celebrate after the event, where should I go? Lovelady Brewery! As the official sponsor of our event, please visit Lovelady Brewery!
- Where does the money go? All proceeds benefit the Blaine Thompson Memorial Scholarship at Green Valley High School. Blaine Thompson was a teacher and cross country/track coach for GVHS and passed away in 2015 after battling pancreatic cancer. Two scholarships were started in his memory and are awarded each spring to deserving high school seniors. Please contact Kelly Wagner at wagnekn@nv.ccsd.net for any additional information.
