The 50 Miles, Beers and Donuts Challenge

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
New York
Free · 1 race
Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the 50 Miles, Beers and Donuts Challenge on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, in the heart of New York's Central Park! This unique event invites participants to tackle a 50-mile challenge in a creative and entertaining way—every beer you drink or donut you eat reduces your total distance. Gather at the iconic Great Lawn, where an exciting atmosphere awaits you with the "Aid" station stocked with refreshing beers and delicious donuts.

Join fellow adventurers as you take on the 2-mile lap around the Reservoir, stopping along the way to indulge in your favorite treats. Whether you want to run, walk, or simply enjoy the day with friends, this event promises an electric afternoon filled with laughter, games like spikeball, and the joy of community. Don’t forget to BYOB (bring your own beer) and BYOD (bring your own donuts) for a day that perfectly blends fitness and fun! Make sure to mark your calendars for this one-of-a-kind challenge in Central Park!

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  • The 50 Miles, Beers and Donuts Challenge

    9:00 AM EDT

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Organiser's description

We are running 50 MILES in Central Park... but every beer you drink or donut you eat takes one mile off the total distance. Create your own format.

We are gathering at the Great Lawn in Central Park to complete this challenge. Downing 50 Miles, Beers and Donuts any way you can. The challenge starts when you wake up on Saturday morning. We will set up an "Aid" station in the Great Lawn with Beers and Donuts. From the south end of The Great Lawn around the Reservoir is a 2 mile lap. Stop for beers and donuts through the day.

Bring your friends, its gonna be an electric afternoon in Central Park. Spikeball will be provided. Run some miles, bring some beers, eat some donuts, play some games. Hang-out!

BYOB, BYOD

Location

79th Street & 85th Street, New York, 10024, NY, United States

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