Perhaps you’ve noticed the rising popularity of Beer Mile Runs? Seems as though running and beer drinking are quite pairing these days with many races offering post race beers. Our MRTT group planned a Beer Mile run last night as a going away party for one of our long time members. It was such a fun and different event for us and I thought it would be interesting to share the details with you all. Perhaps you might decide to Organize your own Unofficial Beer Mile Run.
First a bit of info on a traditional Beer Mile Run:
The most common format of a Beer Mile Run is for each participant to drink a full sized beer, run 1/4 mile and then repeat 3x for a total of 4 beers consumed and 1 mile run. The beer has to stay in for it to count i.e. no throwing up. There are actually stats and records for official beer mile runs. Men’s Journal even has a real training plan. Go figure!
For purposes of our Unofficial Beer Mile Run, we have a few categories:
We are using a lap around a neighborhood street that is about 1/3 of a mile. 3 laps around equaling about a mile.
-Traditional Beer Mile (3 beers over 1 mile)
-Relay Team (3 runners each drinking 1 beer for a lap)
-Lightweight (drink 1/3 of a beer each lap for a total of 1 full beer run)
-Virgin Runner (drink sparkling water at each lap)
Some people are just not beer drinkers. Me included!
Intrigued? Think your group of runner friends might like to try it out? Here’s 5 Tips on How to Organize an Unofficial Beer Mile Run.
- Decide on a venue that is feasible and easy to measure. Using a track would be ideal however, most school tracks do not allow alcohol usage. Neighborhood loops are great venues.
- Offer options for all of your runners so everyone who wants to can participate. (See above)
3.Pick an official timer and a few facilitators to keep track of timing and handing out beers/beverages.
4. Make it full blown party! We had a huge BBQ dinner and send off for our friend afterwards.
5.Have Fun! Remember it’s not a serious “run”.
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Ever done a Beer Mile Run? Think your running friends might like to?
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Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
07/21/2017 at 5:34 amThanks for the idea Deborah! This would be a fun thing not organize with some of my friends 🙂
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:44 amit really was a good time!
Coco says
07/21/2017 at 7:09 amYou know I love my IPAs but I am a lightweight. I’d have to enter in that category as a designated driver. 🙂
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:44 amRight back at you! I did not drink not a beer person myself but I did take lots of fun photos
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
07/21/2017 at 7:12 amHa! Sounds like fun!!!
Glad you have the lightweight category. Otherwise I’d be vomiting…
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:45 amRight there with you! I am not a beer drinker
Marcia says
07/21/2017 at 7:19 amI think I’d have to go the sparkling water route. I’m not a beer drinker either!
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:47 amThat’s what I did! Someone has to take the photos 🙂
Susan @ Culinary Envy says
07/21/2017 at 7:28 amOK, well that is a new one on me! It looks like you guys had SO much fun. Is there a Run for Cupcakes…if so, I’m in!
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:48 amThat is probably a little more my style as well
Cyndi says
07/21/2017 at 7:36 amFun idea for a going away party for a runner! I don’t think I could handle beer + running, well maybe the lightweight category
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:50 amI am not a beer drinker either so I went with the sparkling water. It was a fun night
Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says
07/21/2017 at 7:42 amThis sounds fun!
I’m not into beer but I would totally be into a “Starbucks” mile run!
Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:53 amNow that might make me run faster!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
07/21/2017 at 9:24 amThis is so fun! I’ve never done one but this could be a good way to get Will to run with me! haha
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 12:22 pmMaybe he would!
Kimberly says
07/21/2017 at 9:40 amI’ve always been intrigued by the beer mile but I’ve never done it before. This is an awesome way to plan one locally and it seems easy enough to plan – thanks!
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 12:23 pmDefinitely do able and easy to customize to your friends
Lesley says
07/21/2017 at 10:20 amSome running friends might, but not me. I don’t drink beer, and it makes me feel so bloated. I might be one of those that brings it back up.
Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 12:23 pmI don’t drink beer either but I did the sparkling water option. It was fun to watch my friends do it though
Annmarie says
07/21/2017 at 10:24 amSo fun! I am totally stealing this idea to organize one in my area!
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 12:24 pmYes you totally should it was a blast
Emily | EmPowered Nutrition says
07/21/2017 at 12:34 pmThis sounds so fun! This is running I could get behind lol
Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 6:01 pmexactly!!
Nicole @fitnessfatale says
07/21/2017 at 1:40 pmNever done one but it sounds fun!!!
Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 6:01 pmIt was lots of fun indeed
Rachel says
07/21/2017 at 2:27 pmRelaxing at a taco joint with some brews on a hot day? Yes. Running and drinking… maybe not. 😉 But it looks like you guys had a blast!!!
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 6:02 pmI am not a drinker + runner either but it was a great fun event and nice change for us
Kimberly Hatting says
07/21/2017 at 3:03 pmHa! This sounds like a blast! I’m not a beer drinker either…I can do the hard ciders, etc. though. I have a ‘mini” city block across the street that is about 1/3 of a mile in distance….hmmm….this just might have to happen 😉
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 6:03 pmI see it happening! 🙂 You could get your whole neighborhood involved
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says
07/21/2017 at 3:03 pmThis actually does sound like a fun idea. We have a group going to a race in the fall, and we try to get together every once in a while. Hmmm . . . I don’t drink at all, and I especially don’t like beer! Yuck! I don’t even like the smell.
Great ideas, Deborah!
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 6:10 pmNO not a beer liker either but it was fun none the less
Mary Beth Jackson says
07/21/2017 at 3:11 pmHow fun is that! but and that is a lot of beer in one mile- LOL! Sure sounds like a great time to me!
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 6:10 pmSome of ladies really drank it all I was impressed!
Debbie @ Deb Runs says
07/21/2017 at 3:46 pmWhat a fun idea! I’m with you, though, and I’m not a beer drinker. Perhaps I could substitute a Mike’s Hard Limeade! 🙂
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:36 pmDefinitely could!
Sarah says
07/21/2017 at 4:31 pmI don’t even drink beer, I try but it’s just not my thing unless it’s a sip or two with certain foods, and this looks like fun!
Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:37 pmI am not a beer person either but we had lots of options
Abbey Sharp says
07/21/2017 at 4:51 pmThis looks SO much fun! Thanks for the tips!
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:37 pmIt was!
Carmy @ carmyy.com says
07/21/2017 at 7:37 pmI’m very good at yelling CHUG CHUG CHUG. I’d volunteer haha
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Deborah Brooks says
07/21/2017 at 7:39 pmWe could have used you for sure
Mary @ Fit and Fed says
07/21/2017 at 7:56 pmI like the alternative beer runs you presented, drinking four beers and running a mile is just never gonna happen for me, especially if I’m having BBQ afterward! A virgin beer run with really interesting refreshments could be a thing!
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Deborah Brooks says
07/22/2017 at 6:44 amI would not be able to do it either!
Natalie says
07/23/2017 at 2:40 amThis is such a fun idea 🙂 I have a few fellow friends who could run miles and miles for wine/beer. Hehe I’m more “sweets” person. Chocolate run would definitely motivate me.
Deborah Brooks says
07/23/2017 at 11:39 amMe too!
amanda - runtothefinish says
07/25/2017 at 2:05 pmI’ve always wondered how I would do in any of the food races. I don’t drink so clearly this would knock me out, but even the donut races… I’m pretty sure I’d hurl…yet it just sounds so fun to try!
Deborah Brooks says
07/25/2017 at 4:00 pmOh I could not do it myself! The donuts no way either I would hurl lol