The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 2:00PM CDT
- Location Huntley, Illinois
- Price $57.15 - $77.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Sew Hop'd Beer Mile on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the charming town of Huntley, McHenry! This unique event challenges participants to conquer four quarter-mile laps, sipping a refreshing 12-ounce beer before each lap. Runners will experience an electrifying atmosphere with heats of up to 16 participants starting every 30 minutes, making this a fun-filled day for everyone involved.
The festivities kick off with packet pickup 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 solo or as part of a four-member relay team, you're in for an unforgettable experience! In addition to the race, enjoy delicious food from on-site food trucks, live music featuring the Dan Peters Trio from 6 PM to 8 PM, and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Remember, to participate in the Beer Mile, you must be 21 years of age on the event date. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that supports The Huntley Historical Society—rain or shine, it promises to be a day full of fun, laughter, and community spirit!
The festivities kick off with packet pickup 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 solo or as part of a four-member relay team, you're in for an unforgettable experience! In addition to the race, enjoy delicious food from on-site food trucks, live music featuring the Dan Peters Trio from 6 PM to 8 PM, and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Remember, to participate in the Beer Mile, you must be 21 years of age on the event date. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that supports The Huntley Historical Society—rain or shine, it promises to be a day full of fun, laughter, and community spirit!
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 16 participants will start every 30 minutes. Event benefits The Huntley Historical Society. RAIN OR SHINE!
PACKET PICKUP: SATURDAY, JULY 26TH, STARTS AT 1 PM.
_ THE BEER MILE WILL START WITH THE FIRST RELAY TEAM HEAT AT 2 PM, SECOND HEAT AT 2:30 PM_
_THE INDIVIDUAL BEER MILE HEATS WILL BE 3 PM AND 3:30 PM._
_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 - DAN PETERS TRIO W/KIERAN MCCABE & ZACH LENTINO 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 starts at 1 PM
BEER MILE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
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
PACKET PICKUP: SATURDAY, JULY 26TH, STARTS AT 1 PM.
_ THE BEER MILE WILL START WITH THE FIRST RELAY TEAM HEAT AT 2 PM, SECOND HEAT AT 2:30 PM_
_THE INDIVIDUAL BEER MILE HEATS WILL BE 3 PM AND 3:30 PM._
_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 - DAN PETERS TRIO W/KIERAN MCCABE & ZACH LENTINO 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 starts at 1 PM
BEER MILE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
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. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (3:00PM CDT)
$77.75
Consume 4 12oz Sew Hop'd Beers and run 4 quarter mile laps -
Beer Mile 4-Person Team Relay
Incl. $2.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (2:00PM CDT)
$57.15
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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