New Bern Beer Mile 2026
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location New Bern, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the 6th annual New Bern Beer Mile on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the charming city of New Bern, Craven! This exciting and unique event invites participants to combine their love for running and beer in a thrilling challenge where you drink a 12oz beer, sprint one-quarter mile, and repeat for a total of four laps. While this is an unofficial beer mile, it promises plenty of fun and camaraderie as you race against the clock or team up with a friend for a 2-person relay. With only 100 spots available, be sure to secure your place for just $25 per person and receive a 2026 challenge coin bottle opener as a keepsake!
Whether you're aiming to conquer the course solo or share the experience with a creative partner, the New Bern Beer Mile is a fantastic way to enjoy a lively day filled with laughs and community spirit. Plus, all registration fees and donations will support a special cause: the creation of a New Bern Bear dedicated to Motorcycle Safety Awareness in memory of Allen Birzack. Don’t forget to plan for a designated driver and get ready for an unforgettable day of running, beer, and good times!
Whether you're aiming to conquer the course solo or share the experience with a creative partner, the New Bern Beer Mile is a fantastic way to enjoy a lively day filled with laughs and community spirit. Plus, all registration fees and donations will support a special cause: the creation of a New Bern Bear dedicated to Motorcycle Safety Awareness in memory of Allen Birzack. Don’t forget to plan for a designated driver and get ready for an unforgettable day of running, beer, and good times!
Organiser's Description
New Bern's 6th annual beer mile! Drink a 12oz beer, run one-quarter mile, drink a beer & run, drink a beer & run, drink a beer & run. 4 beers in one mile.
The world record is now 4 minutes, 28 seconds (males) and 5 minutes, 43 seconds (females). This will be an "unofficial" beer mile, so broken records will not be acknowledged by the world record gurus. Registration will be limited to 100 participants; participants will receive the 2026 challenge coin bottle opener. Please be sure to designate a driver before stepping up to the start line.
Does the thought of 4 beers and 4 laps sound intimidating? Find a partner and race as a 2-person relay team.
Cost of the individual beer mile is $25 per person. Cost to participate as a 2-person relay team is also $25 per person; you can create a group/team during registration. Teams are limited to 2 people...let's see who can be creative with their team name.
Freshwater Beer Company and Coastal Sole Performance Footwear are partnering together for this fun event. 100% of registration costs and donations will go towards the cost of a New Bern Bear dedicated to Motorcycle Safety Awareness in memory of Allen Birzack.
The world record is now 4 minutes, 28 seconds (males) and 5 minutes, 43 seconds (females). This will be an "unofficial" beer mile, so broken records will not be acknowledged by the world record gurus. Registration will be limited to 100 participants; participants will receive the 2026 challenge coin bottle opener. Please be sure to designate a driver before stepping up to the start line.
Does the thought of 4 beers and 4 laps sound intimidating? Find a partner and race as a 2-person relay team.
Cost of the individual beer mile is $25 per person. Cost to participate as a 2-person relay team is also $25 per person; you can create a group/team during registration. Teams are limited to 2 people...let's see who can be creative with their team name.
Freshwater Beer Company and Coastal Sole Performance Footwear are partnering together for this fun event. 100% of registration costs and donations will go towards the cost of a New Bern Bear dedicated to Motorcycle Safety Awareness in memory of Allen Birzack.
Races
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Individual Beer Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 27th September 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 19 JUL -
2-Person Relay Beer Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 27th September 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 19 JUL
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Freshwater Beer Co., 904 Pollock St., New Bern, 28562, NC, United States
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