The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 2:00PM CDT
- Location Huntley, Illinois
- Price $46.85 - $67.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day of fun at The Huntley Historical Society's Sew Hop'd Beer Mile on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the charming town of Huntley, McHenry! This unique event features four exciting laps of a quarter-mile each, where participants will sip a refreshing 12-ounce beer before each lap—drink, run, drink, run! Heats will start every 30 minutes, with the first relay team heat kicking off at 2 PM, making it a perfect day to challenge yourself and compete with friends.
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit The Huntley Historical Society. With registration options for both individual runners and relay teams of four, everyone can join in the fun. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks on site from 11 AM to 8 PM, and groove to live music from 6 PM to 8 PM. Bring your family, a lawn chair, and get ready for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories! Don’t forget, you must be 21 years of age to participate. Sign up early to secure your T-shirt and be part of this fantastic event, rain
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit The Huntley Historical Society. With registration options for both individual runners and relay teams of four, everyone can join in the fun. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks on site from 11 AM to 8 PM, and groove to live music from 6 PM to 8 PM. Bring your family, a lawn chair, and get ready for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories! Don’t forget, you must be 21 years of age to participate. Sign up early to secure your T-shirt and be part of this fantastic event, rain
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._
_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: 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
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 26th - 1 PM to 5 PM
BEER MILE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
COURSE: A quarter mile loop on a 100% on paved parking lot.
AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female, Male and Female DFL (Dead Freaking Last) Beer Mile, Top 3 Relay Teams
_ 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._
_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: 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
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 26th - 1 PM to 5 PM
BEER MILE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
COURSE: A quarter mile loop on a 100% on paved parking lot.
AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female, Male and Female DFL (Dead Freaking Last) Beer Mile, Top 3 Relay Teams
Races
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Beer Mile (Individual)
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (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 26th July 2025 (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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