The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 2:00PM CDT
- Location Huntley, Illinois
- Price $46.85 - $67.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at The Huntley Historical Society's Sew Hop'd Beer Mile! Taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Huntley, McHenry, this unique event combines the thrill of racing with the joy of beer drinking. Participants will tackle four quarter-mile laps, sipping on a 12-ounce beer before each lap. For those who prefer teamwork, grab your friends and sign up for the relay option, where four team members each drink a beer and run one lap!
The excitement kicks off with packet pickup starting at 1 PM, followed by the first relay team heat at 2 PM and individual heats at 3 PM and 3:30 PM. Whether you're racing for personal glory or just for fun, this event promises to deliver a lively atmosphere with food trucks on-site and live music from 6 PM to 8 PM. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to win great raffle prizes! Just remember, participants must be 21 years or older, and this event will be held rain or shine. Join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a few cold brews while supporting a great cause!
The excitement kicks off with packet pickup starting at 1 PM, followed by the first relay team heat at 2 PM and individual heats at 3 PM and 3:30 PM. Whether you're racing for personal glory or just for fun, this event promises to deliver a lively atmosphere with food trucks on-site and live music from 6 PM to 8 PM. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to win great raffle prizes! Just remember, participants must be 21 years or older, and this event will be held rain or shine. Join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a few cold brews while supporting a great cause!
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.
OR
Get your friends and run the relay! Four team members, each drinks a 12 once beer and runs 1 lap. (drink, run, tag the next team member).
Heats of no more than 16 participants will start every 30 minutes.
Event benefits The Huntley Historical Society. RAIN OR SHINE!
*New for 2026, if you sign up for both the Full Beer Mile and the Relay Mile (must be in the same transaction) you save $10.* *You will receive 1 swag bag and 1 shirt.*
PACKET PICKUP: SATURDAY, JULY 25TH, STARTS AT 1 PM.
_ THE BEER MILE WILL START WITH THE FIRST RELAY TEAM HEAT AT 2 PM, SECOND HEAT AT 2:30 PM, SIGNUP FOR A HEAT WHEN YOU CHECK IN._
_THE INDIVIDUAL BEER MILE HEATS WILL BE 3 PM AND 3:30 PM, SIGNUP FOR A HEAT WHEN YOU CHECK IN.._
_REGISTRATION PRICES AFTER JULY 20: $75 FOR BEER MILE, $55 FOR RELAY._
*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: IAN HUSSUNG - 6:35 - 2025
DANIEL RICHERT 6:46 - 2024
KRIS PUGAWKO - 7:08 - 2024
FEMALE: COURTNEY OFENLOCH - 10:02 - 2025
SAVANNAH HENN - 12:38 - 2024
SAVANNAH HENN - 13:27 - 2023
RELAY TEAM: MALORT MILERS - 5:23 - 2025
VOMIT COMETS - 5:44 - 2025
LAGER HEADS - 5:46 - 2025
PHOTO CREDITS: JENNY THORSEN
Registration Includes: T-SHIRT, CUSTOM BIB, BEER GLASS, 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 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!
RAFFLES!
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE ON EVENT DATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BEER MILE.
PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, July 25th starts at 1 PM
BEER MILE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE! WE WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO HOLD THE EVENT. IF IT IS RAINING PRIOR TO THE START TIME, PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD INSIDE THE SEW HOP'D BREWERY. WE WILL WAIT OUT RAIN UNTIL IT IS SAFE TO HOLD THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT RESCHEDULE THE EVENT. WE MAY CANCEL THE EVENT IF HEAVY RAIN IS PREDICTED ALL AFTERNOON. THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER SO NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
COURSE: A quarter mile loop on a paved parking lot.
AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female, Age Group Awards, Male and Female DFL (Dead Freaking Last) Beer Mile, Top 3 Relay Teams and DFL
OR
Get your friends and run the relay! Four team members, each drinks a 12 once beer and runs 1 lap. (drink, run, tag the next team member).
Heats of no more than 16 participants will start every 30 minutes.
Event benefits The Huntley Historical Society. RAIN OR SHINE!
*New for 2026, if you sign up for both the Full Beer Mile and the Relay Mile (must be in the same transaction) you save $10.* *You will receive 1 swag bag and 1 shirt.*
PACKET PICKUP: SATURDAY, JULY 25TH, STARTS AT 1 PM.
_ THE BEER MILE WILL START WITH THE FIRST RELAY TEAM HEAT AT 2 PM, SECOND HEAT AT 2:30 PM, SIGNUP FOR A HEAT WHEN YOU CHECK IN._
_THE INDIVIDUAL BEER MILE HEATS WILL BE 3 PM AND 3:30 PM, SIGNUP FOR A HEAT WHEN YOU CHECK IN.._
_REGISTRATION PRICES AFTER JULY 20: $75 FOR BEER MILE, $55 FOR RELAY._
*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: IAN HUSSUNG - 6:35 - 2025
DANIEL RICHERT 6:46 - 2024
KRIS PUGAWKO - 7:08 - 2024
FEMALE: COURTNEY OFENLOCH - 10:02 - 2025
SAVANNAH HENN - 12:38 - 2024
SAVANNAH HENN - 13:27 - 2023
RELAY TEAM: MALORT MILERS - 5:23 - 2025
VOMIT COMETS - 5:44 - 2025
LAGER HEADS - 5:46 - 2025
PHOTO CREDITS: JENNY THORSEN
Registration Includes: T-SHIRT, CUSTOM BIB, BEER GLASS, 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 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!
RAFFLES!
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE ON EVENT DATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BEER MILE.
PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, July 25th starts at 1 PM
BEER MILE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE! WE WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO HOLD THE EVENT. IF IT IS RAINING PRIOR TO THE START TIME, PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD INSIDE THE SEW HOP'D BREWERY. WE WILL WAIT OUT RAIN UNTIL IT IS SAFE TO HOLD THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT RESCHEDULE THE EVENT. WE MAY CANCEL THE EVENT IF HEAVY RAIN IS PREDICTED ALL AFTERNOON. THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER SO NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
COURSE: A quarter mile loop on a paved parking lot.
AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female, Age Group Awards, Male and Female DFL (Dead Freaking Last) Beer Mile, Top 3 Relay Teams and DFL
Races
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Beer Mile (Individual)
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (3:00PM CDT)
$67.45
Consume 4 12oz Sew Hop'd Beers and run 4 quarter mile laps -
Beer Mile 4-Person Team Relay
Incl. $1.85 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (2:00PM CDT)
$46.85
Each 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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