Beer Mile North American Classic Presented by Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 5:30PM CDT
- Location Saint Louis, Missouri
- Price Free - $44.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the inaugural Beer Mile North American Classic, taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri! This exhilarating event will bring together the best of both worlds—running and beer—at the Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. Watch as participants tackle a fast-paced 400-meter loop while enjoying some of the finest brews. Each competitor will race through four laps, chugging a total of four beers, with the thrilling elite heats featuring North America's fastest Beer Milers capping off the night!
The festivities will kick off at 5:30 PM with open heats and a lively atmosphere along Manchester Avenue. Spectators can enjoy prime views from the Urban Chestnut terrace, indulge in delicious food from local favorites, and engage in fun activities like cornhole and lawn games. Whether you're a runner or a cheerleader, this unique event promises an electric vibe filled with community spirit, excitement, and, of course, cold beer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling celebration of athleticism and camaraderie in the heart of St. Louis!
The festivities will kick off at 5:30 PM with open heats and a lively atmosphere along Manchester Avenue. Spectators can enjoy prime views from the Urban Chestnut terrace, indulge in delicious food from local favorites, and engage in fun activities like cornhole and lawn games. Whether you're a runner or a cheerleader, this unique event promises an electric vibe filled with community spirit, excitement, and, of course, cold beer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling celebration of athleticism and camaraderie in the heart of St. Louis!
Organiser's Description
St. Louis is the home of beer. It runs deep in our history, our neighborhoods, and in the way we gather. And the STL running community? United, supportive, and proudly loud when it matters. Last summer, The STL Beer Mile on the track sparked something bigger, proving that this city, the Gateway to the West, is a hub for runners and beer lovers alike.
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the inaugural Beer Mile North American Classic arrives at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, bringing a full night of racing and a spectator experience you wont want to miss!
Manchester Avenue in The Grove will transform into our course for the evening, with cold Zwickel, and terrace built for spectating. The Fifth Lap Spectator Headquarters will live in the Urban Chestnut parking lot with delicious eats from Grove favorites. Prime views line the course and the terrace above the Bierhall.
Expect a fast, spectator-friendly 400m loop on Manchester Avenue with the chug zone at the center of the action on Newstead Ave. Runners head 200m west to Taylor Ave and back to the chug zone, then 200m east to Tower Grove Ave and back to the chug zone. That out-and-back loop repeats once more.
YOU DONT HAVE TO RACE TO BE PART OF IT! Grab a spot on the Urban Chestnut terrace for elevated views, or line Manchester Avenue and watch the races unfold beer by beer. Cheer on your friends in the open heats, and then stay for the main event. THE ELITE HEAT CLOSES THE NIGHT. 25-30 OF THE FASTEST BEER MILERS IN NORTH AMERICA. Prize money on the line for the Elites. SUB-5 MIN MILE PERFORMANCES GUARANTEED.
THE RULES
* Each runner drinks 4 beers and runs 4 laps of a 400m course.
* Beers (minimum 12 oz / 355mL, >=5.0% ABV) must be consumed in the transition zone before each lap.
* Cans cannot be opened before entering the zone.
* No shotgunning.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
* 5:30 9:00 PM - Beer Mile races
* 5:30 pm - 8 pm - Open heats
* Individual Heats; 50 runners per heat. Heats will be assigned and communicated via email the week of the race. Heats are expected to take 20-30 minutes max from start to cleanup before the next heat begins. Heats every 30 minutes with a shorter duration expected in the final / faster heats.
* 2-Person Relay Heats
* 50 teams per heat (100 total athletes)
* 50 competitors on course at a time
* Runner 1 drinks the first 2 beers and completes the first 2 laps
* Runner 2 drinks the final 2 beers and completes the last 2 laps
* 8:30 pm - Elite heats, featuring 25-30 of the fastest beer milers in North America, to be announced in the coming weeks.
* 9:00 - Midnight - Afterparty
* Live DJ all evening
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Race drinking beer -
* Zwickel Bavarian Lager: 5.1% ABV
* Gluten Free Option: Hop Water (16%), or BRING YOUR OWN GF BEER
* Non-Alcoholic Option: Pilot Brew
* Koozie
* T-shirt, or opt out to save $5
* Event merchandise will be for sale the evening of the event
* Non-alcoholic (NA) beer is available. If you plan to drink all 4 beers as NA, you must select the NA-only option during registration. If youd like a mix, you can choose NA at any point during the race.
* Official timing by Big River Race Management
* Race photos
_* PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 21+ YEARS OF AGE TO COMPETE. PARTICIPANTS MAY NOT BRING THEIR OWN BEER. PARTICIPANTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION (21+ YEARS OF AGE) AT THE TIME OF PACKET PICKUP. _
THE FIFTH LAP & SPECTATOR HEADQUARTERS
_LOCATED IN THE UCBC PARKING LOT NEXT TO THE START / FINISH & CHUG ZONE_
* Cold beer for purchase at the Biergarten in the parking lot
* TVs tuned to the World Cup Quarterfinals
* Food from Fordo's - Bratwurst, burgers, grilled seasonal vegetables, sides
* Sushi from Omi Sushi
* DJ Pretty Dope Mike spinning all evening
* Cornhole and lawn games
* Gear Tent
* Restrooms
PACKET PICKUP
FRIDAY, JULY 10 FROM 12 PM - 6 PM
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (Grove Bierhall) - 4465 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
SATURDAY, JULY 11 FROM 4 PM - EVENT START
At the Dogtown Running Club tent in the Urban Chestnut Parking lot
VOLUNTEERS
Can't run? We need volunteers for various tasks to keep things running smoothly! Sign up HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MO/SaintLouis/BeerMileNorthAmericanClassic]. Every volunteer will receive a special volunteer shirt for their time.
STAY UP TO DATE
Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/beermilenorthamericanclassic/]
Beer Mile Media [https://www.youtube.com/c/BeerMileMedia]
Facebook Event [https://www.facebook.com/events/1630509611520096]
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the inaugural Beer Mile North American Classic arrives at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, bringing a full night of racing and a spectator experience you wont want to miss!
Manchester Avenue in The Grove will transform into our course for the evening, with cold Zwickel, and terrace built for spectating. The Fifth Lap Spectator Headquarters will live in the Urban Chestnut parking lot with delicious eats from Grove favorites. Prime views line the course and the terrace above the Bierhall.
Expect a fast, spectator-friendly 400m loop on Manchester Avenue with the chug zone at the center of the action on Newstead Ave. Runners head 200m west to Taylor Ave and back to the chug zone, then 200m east to Tower Grove Ave and back to the chug zone. That out-and-back loop repeats once more.
YOU DONT HAVE TO RACE TO BE PART OF IT! Grab a spot on the Urban Chestnut terrace for elevated views, or line Manchester Avenue and watch the races unfold beer by beer. Cheer on your friends in the open heats, and then stay for the main event. THE ELITE HEAT CLOSES THE NIGHT. 25-30 OF THE FASTEST BEER MILERS IN NORTH AMERICA. Prize money on the line for the Elites. SUB-5 MIN MILE PERFORMANCES GUARANTEED.
THE RULES
* Each runner drinks 4 beers and runs 4 laps of a 400m course.
* Beers (minimum 12 oz / 355mL, >=5.0% ABV) must be consumed in the transition zone before each lap.
* Cans cannot be opened before entering the zone.
* No shotgunning.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
* 5:30 9:00 PM - Beer Mile races
* 5:30 pm - 8 pm - Open heats
* Individual Heats; 50 runners per heat. Heats will be assigned and communicated via email the week of the race. Heats are expected to take 20-30 minutes max from start to cleanup before the next heat begins. Heats every 30 minutes with a shorter duration expected in the final / faster heats.
* 2-Person Relay Heats
* 50 teams per heat (100 total athletes)
* 50 competitors on course at a time
* Runner 1 drinks the first 2 beers and completes the first 2 laps
* Runner 2 drinks the final 2 beers and completes the last 2 laps
* 8:30 pm - Elite heats, featuring 25-30 of the fastest beer milers in North America, to be announced in the coming weeks.
* 9:00 - Midnight - Afterparty
* Live DJ all evening
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Race drinking beer -
* Zwickel Bavarian Lager: 5.1% ABV
* Gluten Free Option: Hop Water (16%), or BRING YOUR OWN GF BEER
* Non-Alcoholic Option: Pilot Brew
* Koozie
* T-shirt, or opt out to save $5
* Event merchandise will be for sale the evening of the event
* Non-alcoholic (NA) beer is available. If you plan to drink all 4 beers as NA, you must select the NA-only option during registration. If youd like a mix, you can choose NA at any point during the race.
* Official timing by Big River Race Management
* Race photos
_* PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 21+ YEARS OF AGE TO COMPETE. PARTICIPANTS MAY NOT BRING THEIR OWN BEER. PARTICIPANTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION (21+ YEARS OF AGE) AT THE TIME OF PACKET PICKUP. _
THE FIFTH LAP & SPECTATOR HEADQUARTERS
_LOCATED IN THE UCBC PARKING LOT NEXT TO THE START / FINISH & CHUG ZONE_
* Cold beer for purchase at the Biergarten in the parking lot
* TVs tuned to the World Cup Quarterfinals
* Food from Fordo's - Bratwurst, burgers, grilled seasonal vegetables, sides
* Sushi from Omi Sushi
* DJ Pretty Dope Mike spinning all evening
* Cornhole and lawn games
* Gear Tent
* Restrooms
PACKET PICKUP
FRIDAY, JULY 10 FROM 12 PM - 6 PM
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (Grove Bierhall) - 4465 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
SATURDAY, JULY 11 FROM 4 PM - EVENT START
At the Dogtown Running Club tent in the Urban Chestnut Parking lot
VOLUNTEERS
Can't run? We need volunteers for various tasks to keep things running smoothly! Sign up HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MO/SaintLouis/BeerMileNorthAmericanClassic]. Every volunteer will receive a special volunteer shirt for their time.
STAY UP TO DATE
Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/beermilenorthamericanclassic/]
Beer Mile Media [https://www.youtube.com/c/BeerMileMedia]
Facebook Event [https://www.facebook.com/events/1630509611520096]
Races
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Open Beer Mile
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$44.30
CLOSED50 runners per heat INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION Koozie Hat or t-shirt (you choose), or opt out of either to save $5 Race drinking beer - 12oz cans of Urban Chestnut Zwickel (5.1% ABV). Participants may not bring their own beer. Non-alcoholic (NA) beer is available. If you plan to drink all 4 beers as NA, you must select the NA-only option. If youd like a mix, you can choose NA at any point during the race. -
Coed Teams of Two
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$28.29
CLOSED2-Person Relay Heats 50 teams per heat (100 total athletes) 50 competitors on course at a time Runner 1 drinks the first 2 beers and completes the first 2 laps Runner 2 drinks the final 2 beers and completes the last 2 laps INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION Koozie Hat or t-shirt (you choose), or opt out of either to save $5 Race drinking beer - 12oz cans of Urban Chestnut Zwickel (5.1% ABV). Participants may not bring their own beer. Non-alcoholic (NA) beer is available. If you plan for both of your beers to be NA, you must select the NA-only option. If youd like a mix, you can choose NA at any point during the race. -
Elite Beer Mile
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (8:30PM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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