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
Get ready for a unique and exhilarating experience at The Huntley Historical Society's Sew Hop'd Beer Mile, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Huntley, McHenry. This spirited event invites participants to tackle four quarter-mile laps while enjoying a refreshing 12-ounce beer before each lap, creating a fun-filled atmosphere of camaraderie and competition. With heats of no more than 20 participants starting every 30 minutes, you'll want to gather your friends and join in the excitement!
The Beer Mile kicks off with the first relay team heat at 2 PM, followed by individual heats, ensuring there's plenty of opportunity for everyone to join in the fun. Registration includes a T-shirt, custom bib, finishers medal, and chip timing, so you can commemorate your achievement. Plus, after the race, indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks and enjoy live music from 6 PM to 8 PM. Remember, participants must be 21 years of age on the event date, so gather your crew and gear up for a day of laughter, running, and great beer—all while supporting a fantastic cause!
The Beer Mile kicks off with the first relay team heat at 2 PM, followed by individual heats, ensuring there's plenty of opportunity for everyone to join in the fun. Registration includes a T-shirt, custom bib, finishers medal, and chip timing, so you can commemorate your achievement. Plus, after the race, indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks and enjoy live music from 6 PM to 8 PM. Remember, participants must be 21 years of age on the event date, so gather your crew and gear up for a day of laughter, running, and great beer—all while supporting a fantastic 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. 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
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
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. $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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