Big Country Challenge

Saturday, June 1, 2024 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
$6.30 · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Big Country Challenge on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, held on the beautiful Hilton Head Island in Beaufort. This unique event combines the thrill of running with a spirited twist, inspired by the legendary Alex Big Country Campbell. Participants will tackle a 2.5-mile loop while enjoying a cold 12-ounce beer, all within a 30-minute time limit. The challenge continues until only one runner remains, creating an electrifying atmosphere filled with camaraderie and competition! With a low entry fee of just $5.00, and the requirement of a designated driver, this event promises a day of fun and excitement for all. So gather your friends, bring plenty of beer, and prepare for a race like no other at the Big Country Challenge!

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  • Big Country Challenge

    Incl. $1.30 Fee &

    ALL RUNNERS WILL BE EMAILED THE EXACT START LOCATION 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START OF THE "EVENT". It will be on the south end of HHI. The Big Country Challenge is named after Alex Big Country Campbell, the runningest, drinkingest sommabitch on Hilton Head Island. The race is the bastard child of a Beer Mile and a Last Man Standing Ultra. All runners have 30 minutes to run a 2.5 mile loop, drink a 12 ounce beer and be in the starting corral for the start of the next loop. This will continue until there is one person remaining (or everybody is so drunk that nobody cares anymore). For safety reasons, we are limiting the field to 25. Any other rules and interpretations will be made up on the spot and at the discretion of the soberest person.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $6.30

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Organiser's description

The Big Country Challenge is named after Alex Big Country Campbell, the runningest, drinkingest sommabitch on Hilton Head Island.

The race is the bastard child of a Beer Mile and a Last Man Standing Ultra.

All runners have 30 minutes to run a 2.5 mile loop, drink a 12 ounce beer and be in the starting corral for the start of the next loop.

This will continue until there is one person remaining (or everybody is so drunk that nobody cares anymore).

Entry fee is:

$5.00,
a designated driver and
enough beer to complete challenge (if you run out of beer, you are eliminated)

Location

Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Island, 29928, SC, United States

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