North Merrick Runners Beer Mile

Here we go!  There has been a lot of hype around this event and we cannot wait to deliver!

North Merrick Runners are super excited to announce our first ever Beer Mile!  

This is a one mile race that alternates running and drinking beer!  Potentially a disaster but potentially a whole lot of fun.  It goes like this…when we say “GO!” you drink a beer as fast as you can, show the judge that it’s empty, and take off for your first lap!  You continue this until you’ve run a full mile.  If your vibe is non-alcoholic, we will have non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing!

Also, if you’d rather run this as a team, you can partner up with someone and take two laps each!

Please bring your own food, water, etc. to enjoy after the race!  The NMR tent will be up, beats dropping, and good vibes all around!  Most importantly, please know your limits and arrange for transportation (designated driver or Uber).  Safety first!

Beer Mile Official Rules

1.  Each competitor drinks four cans or bottles of beer and runs four laps around our makeshift but accurate 400m running track (start with chugging a beer, then run a lap, then beer, then lap, then beer, then lap, then beer, then lap - finish).  If you prefer non-alcoholic beer, we will have cans from Athletic Brewing available.

2.  Beer must be consumed before the lap begins.

3.  The race begins with competitors lined up on the mile starting line, drinking the first beer. This ensures competitors cover a complete mile. Competitors can walk/move behind the starting line while drinking, but all beer must be consumed before setting off to run a lap.

4.  You may only drink the beer provided by NMR.

5.  Beer cans must not be tampered with in any manner. (e.g. no shotgunning, puncturing the can, squeezing the can, etc.).  The only action allowed is opening the can with the tab at the top.

6.  Each beer can must not be opened until the competitor enters the transition zone on each lap.

7.  Competitors who vomit (chunder) before they finish the race must complete one penalty lap at the end of the race (immediately after the completion of their 4th lap). Vomiting (chundering) more than once during the race still only requires one penalty lap at the end.