Events
Place
Minneapolis, MN US 55414
Description
About This Event
Drink, run, repeat. The Beer Mile comes to Northeast Minneapolis! This is a timed event following closely the official (or as official as they get) beer mile rules.
How It Works:
Drink a 12 oz can of beer, run a quarter mile. Drink a 12 oz can of beer, run a quarter mile. Drink a 12 oz can of beer, run a quarter mile. Drink a 12 oz can of beer, run a quarter mile. Add it up and you have 4 cans of beer and a mile - that's a Beer Mile.
Event Information
NEBA - the Northeast Minneapolis Business Association - invites everyone to come check out this event which is back by popular demand.
Course
NE Beer Mile start and finish are in West Photo's parking lot. This is where the exchange zone (code for where you drink the beer) will be located. Participants drink their beer, exit the parking lot and head left on to University Avenue, then left on Hennepin Avenue, left on 4th Street, left again on 1st Avenue, left on University Avenue and enter West Photo's parking lot from University to the exchange zone. Repeat 3 more times.
Field Limited
The field is limited to 125 participants.
Waves
The Beer Mile will be run in waves of 30 - 35 runners each. There are 4 waves with start times of 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 12:30 p.m. Participants are asked to select their preferred wave start time during registration. A final schedule will be available at packet pick-up and all participants will also receive an emailed schedule so they can check their wave assignment.
Must Be 21 to Participate
All participants in this event must be 21 years of age. Participants are also encouraged to bring along family and friends to cheer them on and include a designated driver.
Entry Fee
Entry fee is $30 and includes the beer and a shirt!
No Returns/No Refunds
All entries are final and there will be no refunds made.
Race Contact Info
Wave Times
The NE Beer Mile is run in 4 waves. You must select your desired wave time during registration. We will try to accommodate all wave time requests but there is a limit for 35 participants in any one wave. Available times are 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, and 12:30.
PLEASE NOTE - as of Monday, August 12 the 12:30 wave is full. Anyone registering after 10:am on Monday, August 12 should choose a different wave.
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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