The world's premier drinking event, the Beer Mile World Classic, is holding the 9th annual edition in Chicago on July 1. This is the first time the world championship will be held in the US since the inaugural event took place in San Francisco in 2015.
The event features a beer festival, food trucks, music, and big prize money for both the beer mile open heats and the championship race. Anyone who wants to try their hand at a beer mile is welcomed.
National Teams from the USA, Canada, Australia, England, Scotland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, France, and Germany are expected to compete for the men’s and women’s team championships: the coveted Kingston and Queens’ Cups.
Details about the event, prize money, and qualification criteria for the championship race can be found at Beermile.com/worlds
Registration here: 2023 Beer Mile World Classic registration
Past results are housed on beermile.com, the official beer mile resource. Here are the results and race videos for the past couple of World Classics:
2022 World Classic in Leuven — Results and Videos
2021 World Classic in Manchester — Results and Videos
About the Beer Mile
The Beer Mile is equal parts gastric challenge and athletic endeavor, requiring competitors to drink a 355ml beer (5% minimum ABV) before every quarter mile of the race, totaling four beers over the one-mile course.
About the Beer Mile World Classic
The Beer Mile World Classic is the world’s premier drinking race. Since 2015, the BMWC has served as the official beer mile world championship and crowned the men’s and women’s world individual and team champions. Notably, BMWC hosted several world records, including Canadian Corey Bellemore’s current mark of 4:28.1 in 2021, and Allison Grace Morgan’s 6:16.5 at the 2020 BMWC. Team world titles are also on the line as each country send their best beer milers to compete for the Kingston Cup (Men) and Queens Cup (Women).
]]>The Beer Mile World Classic, the world’s premier drinking race, is coming to Leuven, Belgium for the 8th annual edition on October 15, 2022. Athletes from 13+ countries will be competing for both individual and team world titles. This is the first-ever world championship requiring all competitors to use cans instead of bottles to go back to the roots of the beer mile. Both world record holders, Corey Bellemore and Allison Grace Morgan, are competing.
Results: 2022 Beer Mile World Classic results
To be posted here after the race
About the Beer Mile
The Beer Mile is equal parts gastric challenge and athletic endeavor, requiring competitors to drink a 355ml beer (5% minimum ABV) before every quarter mile of the race, totaling four beers over the one-mile course.
About the Beer Mile World Classic
The Beer Mile World Classic is the world’s premier drinking race. Since 2015, the BMWC has crowned the men’s and women’s world individual and team champions. Notably, BMWC hosted several world records, including Canadian Corey Bellemore’s current mark of 4:28.1 in 2021, and Allison Grace Morgan’s 6:16.5 at the 2020 BMWC. Envisioned as a team race, the National Teams compete for the Kingston Cup (Men) and Queens Cup (Women).
The inaugural US Beer Mile Championship in Chicago did not disappoint. World record holder, Allison Grace Morgan (6:16 personal best), took the women's crown against the deepest women's field ever assembled. American record holder, Chris Robertson (4:37 personal best), cruised to win the men's title.
The Beer Mile World Classic and Beer Mile Media joined forces to host the inaugural US Open Beer Mile event. The races determined the US National Team that will compete at the Beer Mile World Classic in Leuven Belgium in October. Racers were competing for over $5,000 in travel funding for the World Classic, and the right to claim the legitimate title of US Beer Mile Champion.
View the full race recap, results, and photos: US Beer Mile Championship 2022 Results and Recap
Use Code TEAMBEERMILE for 10% off your race registration.
The IPA 10K, 3K & Beer Mile is a full-weekend celebration of craft beer and running held in Sebastopol, California. Beer and running enthusiasts come from near and far to run, drink, eat, mingle and cheer on the finest beer milers in the world. The Barlow, a lively outdoor artisan market located in the heart of Northern California’s craft brew scene, is the ideal host for this unique event.
The Brewfest features many of the region's finest craft breweries plus cider, kombucha, wine, food, bands, and a marketplace expo. During the Brewfest, participants can watch the worlds fastest beer milers compete for prize money as they run four 1/4 mile beer fueled laps around a block of The Barlow. Many of the top beer milers in the world compete in this iconic Beer Mile event.
Brewery teams then compete in the raucous beer mile relay in hopes of winning the coveted Growler Trophy. It’s all happening at The Barlow in April of 2022. Not interested in running? You can still register for the Brewfest and enjoy 20+ of the best bay area breweries, food, music, and spectate the Beer Mile Invitational. Use code Brewfest22 for $5 off your brewfest entry.
Use Code TEAMBEERMILE for 10% off your race registration.
Link to the website for more information and to register: IPA 10K race site
Use Code TEAMBEERMILE for 10% off your race registration.
Link to the website for more information: IPA 10K race site
Link to register: IPA 10K & Beer Mile Registration
Link to Facebook page: IPA 10K Facebook page
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Where: The Barlow in Sebastopol, CA
See more race information, including awards, event schedule, course, swag, and entertainment on the IPA 10K and Beer Mile race details website.
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The IPA 10K & Beer Mile is a full-weekend celebration of craft beer and running held in Sebastopol, California.
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The IPA 10K & Beer Mile is a full-weekend celebration of craft beer and running held in Sebastopol, California. On Saturday, the IPA 10K starts with a beer and cider toast before taking runners on a scenic 6.2 mile loop course north of The Barlow. The IPA 3K starts 15 minutes after the second wave of the IPA 10K.
After finishing the race, each runner receives their finishers medal and mini-pint good for tastings at the Brewfest featuring the region's finest craft brews and ciders, bands and exhibitors. Just before noon the crowd gathers for the popular Beer Mile Invitational and Brewery Relay Challenge.
Many of the top beer milers in the world compete in this iconic Beer Mile event as they chug and run four laps around a block of The Barlow. Brewery teams of four then compete against each other for claim to the Growler Trophy in the highly entertaining Relay Challenge.
Not interested in running? You can still register for the Brewfest and enjoy 20+ of the best bay area breweries, food, music, and spectate the Beer Mile Invitational.
Use Code BEERMILE for 10% off your race registration and brewfest tickets.
Link to the website for more information: IPA 10K race site
Link to register: IPA 10K & Beer Mile Registration
Link to Facebook page: IPA 10K Facebook page
When: Saturday, September 25, 2021
Where: The Barlow in Sebastopol, CA
See more race information, including awards, event schedule, course, swag, and entertainment on the IPA 10K and Beer Mile race details website.
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The Beer Mile World Classic, the world’s premier drinking race, will return to England on Saturday, October 23rd for its 7th Edition.
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The Beer Mile World Classic, the world’s premier drinking race, will return to England on Saturday, October 23rd for its 7th Edition. This year’s event will be hosted at Manchester’s Leigh Sports Village Track and Field Stadium. Manchester is the hotspot for British Beer Miling, producing two-time Women’s World Champion Bryony Pearce and multiple members of the National British Beer Mile Team.
The event is open to runners worldwide. National Teams from the USA, Canada, Australia, England, Scotland, Sweden, Norway, and Germany are expected to compete for the men’s and women’s team championships: the coveted Kingston and Queens’ Cups.
Details of prize money, qualification criteria, and submission instructions are available updated at www.beermileworldclassic.com.
About the Beer Mile:
The Beer Mile is equal parts gastric challenge and athletic endeavor, requiring competitors to drink a 355ml beer (5% minimum ABV) before every quarter mile of the race, totaling four beers over the one-mile course.
About the Beer Mile World Classic:
The Beer Mile World Classic is the world’s premier drinking race. Since 2015, the BMWC has crowned the men’s and women’s world individual and team champions. Notably, BMWC hosted two world records: including Canadian Corey Bellemore’s current mark of 4:33.6 in 2016, and Alison Grace Morgan’s 6:16.5 at the 2020 BMWC. Envisioned as a team race, the National Teams compete for the Kingston Cup (Men) and Queens Cup (Women).
BMWC event producer, Nick MacFalls stated, “It will be over two years since we last met. We can’t wait to bring the world’s best sporting community back together over running and beers. ”
The Athletes:
The 2021 Men’s Race will be a showdown between the only athletes to run under 4:40. Chris Robertson (BMWC champ in 2017 and 2020) from the United States ran 4:37 to win last year’s virtual format, added World Records in the Beer 2-Mile (10:18) and the Chunder Mile (4:53). Canadian Corey Bellemore (BMWC champ in 2016 and 2019), has been sport’s standard-bearer for the last 5 years. He still holds the World Record he set in San Francisco in 2018. His current focus is qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.
The 2021 Women’s race will feature American and World Record Holder Alison Grace Morgan. After a Chug Zone disaster in London in 2017, she’s rebounded to win the 2019 and 2020 Championships in World Record Time. Manchester’s own Laura Riches is the hometown favorite, and has been in the mix for a world championship in London and Berlin.
Contact:
Nick MacFalls
nick@beermileworldclassic.com/ USA: 1-650.444.3700
Web/Social Media:
Website: www.beermileworldclasic.com
Twitter (@ClassicBeerMile)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ClassicRunning)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beermileworldclassic/?hl=en
Hashtag: #Beermile2021
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4 Beers and 4 Quarter Miles…
MAKE UP THE INFAMOUS BEER MILE.
Think you can hang?
This is the Cody, Wyoming version.
When: July 16, 2021 at 5 PM
Where: 1501 Stampede Avenue — Park County Complex Lawn — Cody, Wyoming
Register on the Cody Beer Mile wesbsite: Cody Beer Mile Race Website
Facebook page: Cody Beer Mile Facebook Page
4 Beers and 4 Quarter Miles…
MAKE UP THE INFAMOUS BEER MILE.
Think you can hang?
This is the Cody, Wyoming version. Run as an individual or on a relay team of 4. This year’s Cody Beer Mile will take place July 17th, 2020 starting at 6pm. All FINISHERS receive a finisher’s T-shirt. 1st place Beer Mile & Beer Mile Relay winners receive a very swanky Cody Beer Mile trophy. This event is open to spectators and will feature chip timing, a beer garden, DJ music, and games.
This event is based on the classic, and commonly accepted Beer Mile standards. Find those official beer rules here.
There will be a Bud Light Seltzer Mile for those who require a Gluten Free option, and a Coca-Cola Mile for those who choose to opt out of alcohol! Unfortunately, the Bud Light Seltzer Mile and Coca-Cola Mile results will not be official, but you can still have a damn good time!
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The event is open to all runners worldwide. Top performers who are eligible to score for their nation will also compete for a share of $8000 in prize money.
]]>The 2020 beer mile world championship will be a virtual competition with an $8,000 prize purse to crown the best individual beer milers and the top countries in the team competition. The 6th annual Beer Mile World Classic was originally slated to take place in either Stockholm or London, but amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and continued restrictions on events and large group gatherings in most countries, race organizers decided to bring the beer mile virtual.
Anyone in the world can participate and compete for an $8,000 prize purse by recording their beer mile race and submitting the video to race organizers through the Beer Mile World Classic website. Men and Women individual champions will be crowned along with team champions by country. For the team race, the top 3 racers for each country will count toward the country's score.
Discuss on the Beer Mile Message Boards here
View past Beer Mile World Classic results here
The race will feature 2019 defending champions Corey Bellemore of Canada (4:33 PB WR) and Allison Grace Morgan of the USA (6:24, #2 all time). Many former world champions and record holders are also confirmed to partake, such as:
Men
Women
Will there be a new, rising star that comes out of the woodwork to upset these beer mile veterans?
View the Beer Mile World Classic 2019 Results & Race Recap
JUNE 21— Earliest date to submit race entries
JUNE 27 — Latest date to submit race entries (NLT 9pm PST)
JULY 4 — Video footage of top 10 finishers will be broadcast online.
Stay tuned to the Beer Mile World Classic Race Day page for updates on important dates, filming, and broadcasting.
May 27, 2020 (San Francisco, California) –
Running alone on a track in Marin County, CA in 2014, James Nielsen’s beer mile took the sporting world by storm as he became the first man to run a mile under 5 minutes while consuming 4 beers. Nielsen’s historic effort was the seminal event leading to the creation of the Beer Mile World Classic (BMWC). San Francisco, London, Vancouver, and Berlin have all hosted the BMWC, and this year’s edition of the event highlights a return to the sport’s underground roots.
The organizers of the BMWC are proud to announce a virtual championship that will air worldwide on July 4, 2020. The event is open to all runners worldwide. Top performers who are eligible to score for their nation will also compete for a share of $8000 in prize money. Details of prize money, qualification criteria, and submission instructions are available at www.beermileworldclassic.com.
The Beer Mile is equal parts gastric challenge and athletic endeavor, requiring competitors to drink a 355ml beer (5% minimum ABV) before every quarter mile of the race, totaling four beers over the one-mile course.
The Beer Mile World Classic is the world’s premier drinking race. Since 2015, the BMWC has crowned the men’s and women’s world individual and team champions and hosted two world records: including Canadian Corey Bellemore’s current mark of 4:33.6. The BMWC women’s standard of 6:24 was set by Alison Grace Morgan in Berlin last July. National Teams from the USA, Canada, Australia, England, Scotland, Sweden, Norway, and Germany are expected to compete for the men’s and women’s team championships: the coveted Kingston and Queens’ Cups.
BMWC event producer, Nick MacFalls stated, “Across the globe, there are elite athletes who have expressed interest, but their seasonal competitive schedules have restricted them from competing at the BMWC in past years. We welcome and challenge them to use this unique opportunity to train, race, and compete for prize money and bragging rights at the world’s premier drinking race. ”
2019 Champions Corey Bellemore of Canada and Alison Grace Morgan of the United States will return to defend individual titles, lead their respective national teams, and chase World Records.
Corey Bellemore: (4:33.6), Canada, Current WR Holder, BMWC Champ 2016 & 2019
Chris Robertson (4:46), USA, US Record Holder, BMWC Champ in 2017, Silver 2019
Brandon Shirck (4:47), USA, Former WR Holder, BMWC Bronze in 2016, 2017, 2018
Josh Harris (4:51), Australia, Former WR Holder, 2nd Man Under 5 minutes
Corey Gallagher (4:54) Canada, Former WR Holder, Winner 2014 FloTrack Beer Mile
Phi Parrot-Migas (4:55), Canada, 5-Time BMWC Finalist, 2 Time Team Champion
Garrett Cullen (4:55), USA, 4x BMWC Finalist, 2nd in BMWC in 2017 & 2018, 3rd in 2019
Markus Liwing (5:01) Swedish Record Holder, 4 x BMWC Finalist
Emil Granqvist (5:06) Sweden, 2019 Beer Mile Rookie of the Year, 4th in BMWC 2019
Rasmus Thiesen (5:16) Norway, Norwegian Record Holder, 7th in BMWC 2019
Alison Grace Morgan (6:24), USA, BMWC Champ 2019, #2 All-Time Performer
Andrea Fisher (6:26), USA, #5 All-Time Performer, 2015 Flotrack Beer Mile Runner-up
Chris Masters Kimbrough (6:28), USA, BMWC Runner-up 2015, Former WR Holder
Caitlin Batten (6:41), USA, BMWC Champion 2015, Flotrack Beer Mile Champ 2016
Lianne Girard (6:42) Canada, Canadian Record Holder, BMWC 2x BMWC Finalist
Polly Keen, (6:52), England, English Record Holder, BMWC Runner-up 2019
Katie Anderson (7:10), Canada, BMWC Bronze Medallist in 2019
Laura Riches (7:13), England, BMWC Runner-up in 2017
Nick MacFalls
nick@beermileworldclassic.com/ 650.444.3700
Website: www.beermileworldclasic.com
Twitter: @ClassicBeerMile
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beermileworldclassic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beermileworldclassic
Hashtag: #Beermile2020
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4 Beers and 4 Quarter Miles…
MAKE UP THE INFAMOUS BEER MILE.
Think you can hang?
This is the Cody, Wyoming version.
4 Beers and 4 Quarter Miles…
MAKE UP THE INFAMOUS BEER MILE.
Think you can hang?
This is the Cody, Wyoming version. Run as an individual or on a relay team of 4. This year’s Cody Beer Mile will take place July 17th, 2020 starting at 6pm. All FINISHERS receive a finisher’s T-shirt. 1st place Beer Mile & Beer Mile Relay winners receive a very swanky Cody Beer Mile trophy. This event is open to spectators and will feature chip timing, a beer garden, DJ music, and games.
This event is based on the classic, and commonly accepted Beer Mile standards. Find those official beer rules here.
There will be a Bud Light Seltzer Mile for those who require a Gluten Free option, and a Coca-Cola Mile for those who choose to opt out of alcohol! Unfortunately, the Bud Light Seltzer Mile and Coca-Cola Mile results will not be official, but you can still have a damn good time!
Link to the website for more information: Cody Beer Mile Race Website
Link to Facebook page: Cody Beer Mile Facebook Page
When: Friday, July 17, 2020 at 6 PM
Where: 1501 Stampede Avenue — Park County Complex Lawn — Cody, Wyoming
See more race information, including awards, event schedule, course, swag, and entertainment on the Cody Beer Mile Race Website.
This event is brought to you by Buffalo Bill Cody Races and benefits Western Bear Foundation.
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On Saturday, the IPA 10K and 5K start the day, followed by a craft beer festival and Beer Mile Invitational. Many of the top beer milers in the world compete in this iconic Beer Mile event as they chug and run four laps around a block of The Barlow.
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The IPA 10K & Beer Mile is a full-weekend celebration of craft beer and running held in Sebastopol, California. On Saturday, the IPA 10K starts with a beer and cider toast before taking runners on a scenic 6.2 mile loop course north of The Barlow. The IPA 5K starts 15 minutes after the second wave of the IPA 10K.
After finishing the race, each runner receives their finishers medal and mini-pint good for tastings at the Brewfest featuring the region's finest craft brews and ciders, bands and exhibitors. Just before noon the crowd gathers for the popular Beer Mile Invitational and Brewery Relay Challenge.
Many of the top beer milers in the world compete in this iconic Beer Mile event as they chug and run four laps around a block of The Barlow. Brewery teams of four then compete against each other for claim to the Growler Trophy in the highly entertaining Relay Challenge.
Link to the website for more information: IPA 10K race site
Link to register: IPA 10K & Beer Mile Registration
Link to Facebook page: IPA 10K Facebook page
Link to last year's results: 2019 IPA 10K & Beer Mile Results
When: Saturday, April 11, 2020
Where: The Barlow in Sebastopol, CA
See more race information, including awards, event schedule, course, swag, and entertainment on the IPA 10K and Beer Mile race details website.
Sponsored by Crooked Goat Brewing
Sponsored by Golden State Cider
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The event is perfect for all ages and talent levels, featuring both a beer mile and a chocolate milk mile (for those who want a challenge without alcohol). There are also 2- and 4-person relay teams for both the beer mile and the milk mile.
]]>The 2nd Annual South Wake Beer Mile will take place on October 5, 2019 in Holly Springs, North Carolina, sponsored by Pace Yourself Run Company. The event is perfect for all ages and talent levels, featuring both a beer mile and a chocolate milk mile (for those who want a challenge without alcohol). There are also 2- and 4-person relay teams for both the beer mile and the milk mile.
Last year's beer mile was competitive across the board, with a 5:37 winning time and 4 individuals breaking the 6:00 barrier. This year's race is slated to be even more competitive and deep. The course is USATF certified, and the beer mile even has a custom, low IBU, 5% beer brewed specifically for the event by Carolina Brewing Company.
Link to the website for more information and to register: https://southwakebeermile.com/
Link to Facebook page: South Wake Beer Mile Facebook page
Link to last year's results: 2018 South Wake Beer Mile Results
When: Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
Where: 140 Thomas Mill Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540
See more race information, including awards, event schedule, course, swag, and entertainment on the South Wake Beer Mile website.
The race is put on by the independent, specialty running store Pace Yourself Run Company, which opens next month (August 2019). They just so happen to have a bar inside, hence the reason for the tap coming off the back of the shoe in their logo.
The beer is provided by Carolina Brewing Company.
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The inaugural Indy Brew Mile will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2019. The Elite, aka Professional Chugger, division of the race has a $1,000 cash prize to the male and female winners.
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Link to the website for more information and to register: https://indybrewmile.com/
Link to Facebook page: Indy Brew Mile Facebook page
Link to Instagram page: Indy Brew Mile Instagram
When: Saturday, August 17, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where: 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208
See more race information, including awards, event schedule, course, swag, and entertainment on the Indy Brew Mile website.
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This is THE annual beer mile world championship, bringing the top athletes from countries around the world to compete for the world title.
]]>The Beer Mile World Classic is the world's premier running and drinking event. This is THE annual beer mile world championship, bringing the top athletes from countries around the world to compete for the world title. Not only can you watch the fastest beer milers around the globe duke it out, you can also compete yourself in one of the open beer mile races.
Update on August 4, 2019 - Link to Results: Beer Mile World Classic 2019 Results and Race Videos
Check out our Beer Mile World Classic 2019 preview to see who is competing at this year's championship event.
Link to the website for more information and to register: Beer Mile World Classic website
Link to Facebook page: Beer Mile World Classic Facebook page
Link to Facebook event: 2019 Beer Mile World Classic event page
Part beer festival, part track meet, part awe-inspiring athletic spectacle.
Join for a day of drinking, running and revelry as we witness top athletes from around the globe compete for world records and national titles in the most extreme track event known to man. Your entry ticket gets you a tasting flight of craft brews, optional entry into an all-comers beer mile, and a front row seat to the championship races.
When: Saturday, August 3, 2019 @ 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Berlin time)
Where: DR. HANS HESS STADION
Allianzstadion, Wildspitzweg 12, Berlin, Germany 12107
See more race information on the Beer Mile World Classic website.
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]]>Submit your beer mile event to our site: Beer Mile Race Calendar submission
View our Beer Mile Race Calendar to find events near you: Take me to the Beer Mile Race Calendar
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