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 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 promises a fun twist on traditional racing, featuring four quarter-mile laps where participants will enjoy a refreshing 12-ounce beer before each lap. With heats of no more than 20 runners starting every 30 minutes, this is an exciting opportunity for both competitive runners and beer enthusiasts alike!
The Beer Mile kicks off with the first relay team heat at 2 PM, followed by individual heats shortly after. Participants can register for $75 for the Beer Mile and $55 for relay teams of four, each taking turns to drink and run. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with food trucks on-site from 11 AM to 8 PM, and live music from 6 PM to 8 PM, making it a perfect day out for family and friends. Remember, you must be 21 years of age to participate in this spirited event, which benefits the Huntley Historical Society. Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories while supporting a great cause—register now and get ready to have a blast rain or shine!
The Beer Mile kicks off with the first relay team heat at 2 PM, followed by individual heats shortly after. Participants can register for $75 for the Beer Mile and $55 for relay teams of four, each taking turns to drink and run. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with food trucks on-site from 11 AM to 8 PM, and live music from 6 PM to 8 PM, making it a perfect day out for family and friends. Remember, you must be 21 years of age to participate in this spirited event, which benefits the Huntley Historical Society. Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories while supporting a great cause—register now and get ready to have a blast rain or shine!
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 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 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 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 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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