The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 2:00PM EST
- Location Huntley, Illinois
- Price $45.00 - $65.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and excitement at The Huntley Historical Society's Sew Hop'd Beer Mile on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in beautiful Huntley, McHenry! This unique event combines running and beer in a thrilling challenge where participants complete four quarter-mile laps, sipping a 12-ounce beer before each lap. With heats featuring no more than 20 participants starting every 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners while supporting a great cause.
The festivities kick off at 2 PM with the first relay team heat, followed by individual heats, ensuring plenty of action for everyone involved. Be sure to stick around after the race for delicious food trucks, live music from 6 PM to 8 PM, and a chance to celebrate your achievement. Registration includes a T-shirt, custom bib, finishers medal, and more—just remember, if you sign up after July 7, a T-shirt cannot be guaranteed. This event is not just about racing; it’s a community celebration that promises laughter, fun, and lasting memories. Grab your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy a day filled with good times and great beer—all while benefiting The Huntley Historical Society. Don’t
The festivities kick off at 2 PM with the first relay team heat, followed by individual heats, ensuring plenty of action for everyone involved. Be sure to stick around after the race for delicious food trucks, live music from 6 PM to 8 PM, and a chance to celebrate your achievement. Registration includes a T-shirt, custom bib, finishers medal, and more—just remember, if you sign up after July 7, a T-shirt cannot be guaranteed. This event is not just about racing; it’s a community celebration that promises laughter, fun, and lasting memories. Grab your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy a day filled with good times and great beer—all while benefiting The Huntley Historical Society. Don’t
Organiser's Description
Four 1/4 mile laps, runners drink a 12 once beer before each lap, (drink, run, drink, run, drink, run, drink, run). Must drink beer provided by event. Heats of no more than 20 participants will start every 30 minutes. Event benefits The Huntley Historical Society. RAIN OR SHINE!
_ THE BEER MILE WILL START WITH THE FIRST RELAY TEAM HEAT AT 2 PM. ADDITIONAL RELAY HEATS WILL START APPROXIMATELY EVERY 30 MINUTES._
_THE INDIVIDUAL BEER MILE HEATS WILL START AFTER THE RELAY TEAM HEATS ._
*IF YOU SIGN UP AFTER JULY 7, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET A T-SHIRT, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO GET YOU ONE IN THE CORRECT SIZE *
RELAY TEAMS: 4 MEMBERS PER TEAM, 1 BEER AND 1 LAP PER TEAM MEMBER!
COURSE RECORDS: MALE: DANIEL RICHERT 6:46 - 2024 KRIS PUGAWKO - 7:08 - 2024
FEMALE: SAVANNAH HENN - 12:38 - 2024 SAVANNAH HENN - 13:27 - 2023
RELAY TEAM: HOPPY FEET - 6:15 - 2024 SOTALLY TOBER - 7:27 - 2024
PHOTO CREDITS: JENNY THORSEN AND ADRIANNE LIEBER
Registration Includes: T-SHIRT, CUSTOM BIB, FINISHERS MEDAL, CHIP TIMING, PICTURES
*IF YOU SIGN UP AFTER JULY 7, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET A T-SHIRT, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO GET YOU ONE IN THE CORRECT SIZE
FOOD TRUCKS on site after from 11am to 8 pm - LIVE MUSIC from 6 PM to 8 PM Bring the family and a lawn chair, hang out and have fun!
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE ON EVENT DATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BEER MILE.
PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, July 26th - 1 PM to 5 PM RAIN OR SHINE!
COURSE: 100% on paved parking lot.
AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female, Male and Female DFL (Dead Freaking Last) Beer and Non-Alcohol Beer, Top Relay Team
_ THE BEER MILE WILL START WITH THE FIRST RELAY TEAM HEAT AT 2 PM. ADDITIONAL RELAY HEATS WILL START APPROXIMATELY EVERY 30 MINUTES._
_THE INDIVIDUAL BEER MILE HEATS WILL START AFTER THE RELAY TEAM HEATS ._
*IF YOU SIGN UP AFTER JULY 7, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET A T-SHIRT, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO GET YOU ONE IN THE CORRECT SIZE *
RELAY TEAMS: 4 MEMBERS PER TEAM, 1 BEER AND 1 LAP PER TEAM MEMBER!
COURSE RECORDS: MALE: DANIEL RICHERT 6:46 - 2024 KRIS PUGAWKO - 7:08 - 2024
FEMALE: SAVANNAH HENN - 12:38 - 2024 SAVANNAH HENN - 13:27 - 2023
RELAY TEAM: HOPPY FEET - 6:15 - 2024 SOTALLY TOBER - 7:27 - 2024
PHOTO CREDITS: JENNY THORSEN AND ADRIANNE LIEBER
Registration Includes: T-SHIRT, CUSTOM BIB, FINISHERS MEDAL, CHIP TIMING, PICTURES
*IF YOU SIGN UP AFTER JULY 7, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET A T-SHIRT, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO GET YOU ONE IN THE CORRECT SIZE
FOOD TRUCKS on site after from 11am to 8 pm - LIVE MUSIC from 6 PM to 8 PM Bring the family and a lawn chair, hang out and have fun!
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE ON EVENT DATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BEER MILE.
PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, July 26th - 1 PM to 5 PM RAIN OR SHINE!
COURSE: 100% on paved parking lot.
AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female, Male and Female DFL (Dead Freaking Last) Beer and Non-Alcohol Beer, Top Relay Team
Races
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Beer Mile (Individual)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (3:00PM EDT)
$65.00
OPENS MAR 25Consume 4 12oz Sew Hop'd Beers and run 4 quarter mile laps -
Beer Mile 4-Person Team Relay
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
$45.00
OPENS MAR 25Each team member drinks 1 - 12oz Sew Hop'd beer then runs 1 quarter mile lap, tags next team member upon completion.
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