Beer Mile 2026

A beer mile is a one-mile race where participants consume a beer before each lap. It is typically held on a standard 400-meter track: drink 12 US fluid ounces, run one lap, and repeat for four beers and four laps. In North America, the beer is usually consumed from a can or bottle. BeerMile.com publishes a standard ruleset for those seeking an official format. The race draws competitive runners, rapid drinkers, and individuals amused by the challenge of combining speed and consumption. The elite level is notably quick: Corey Bellemore has completed it in under four and a half minutes, James Nielsen was the first under five minutes, and Shelby Houlihan was the first woman under six. The Beer Mile World Championship originated in Austin, Texas. Later national events like the Brew Mile and National Beer Mile had brief runs before ceasing. Local variations also exist, such as a 1.60 km fun run in Arnhem organized by Runiversity.