"Truck"tober Fest 5k and Beer Mile

Sunday, October 13, 2024 Past event
12:30 PM EDT
Parkton, Maryland
$43.90–$70.40 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a fun-filled day at the "Truck"tober Fest 5K and Beer Mile on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, in Parkton, Baltimore! Join us at Big Truck Farm Brewery for an exhilarating trail run that promises breathtaking views as you navigate through fields, woods, and hop yards. The 5K race kicks off at 11:00 AM, featuring a challenging loop course that will test your stamina and reward you with stunning scenery.

After conquering the 5K, stick around for the exciting Beer Mile, starting at 12:40 PM. This unique challenge involves a quarter-mile out-and-back course where participants must drink a 12-ounce beer before each lap. With four beers included in your registration and waves of 12 racers every 20 minutes, it’s sure to be a lively competition! Plus, all runners aged 21 and up will receive a beer token and a race shirt. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks and a variety of beers on tap from Big Truck Farm Brewery. Don't miss this chance to celebrate Oktoberfest with friends, fitness, and fantastic brews—mark your calendar for this unforgettable event!

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Races

  • 5k Trail Run

    Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Get ready for those (not so) gently rolling hills.

    11:00 AM EDT

    $43.90

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  • Beer Mile!

    Incl. $3.90 Fee & Pint Glass

    A Beer Mile consists of 4 out and backs on a .25 course. At the start of each lap you must consume one 12 ounce beer and then hold the can over your head, upside down. If any beer spills out onto your head a judge will give you a time penalty. The cost of the 4 beers are included in your registration fees. There will be at least 4 beers for you to choose from. The ABV of the beer has to be at least 5.0%. Each wave will consist of 12 participants and you will have 20 minutes to complete your mile. AN ID IS REQUIRED. No ID no beer.

    12:30 PM EDT

    $43.90

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  • 5k and Beer Mile!

    Incl. $5.40 Fee & T-Shirt and Pint Glass

    Please note when you select your Corral Time for this event that is only for your Beer Mile start time. The 5K start time is still 11:00 AM.

    11:00 AM EDT

    $70.40

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Organiser's description

COME AND CELEBRATE YOUR OCTOBERFEST WITH US AT BIG TRUCK FARM BREWERY IN PARKTON, MD. "TRUCK"TOBER FEST!

THIS IS A 5K TRAIL RUN. THE COURSE IS A LOOP THAT WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE FIELDS, WOODS, AND HOP YARD OF THE FARM. THERE IS ALOT OF ELEVATION WITH THIS COURSE AND SHOULD BE QUITE CHALLENGING, BUT BOY DOES IT OFFER SOME GORGEOUS VIEWS. THE PLANNED START OF THE RACE IS 11:00 AM WITH BEER POURING STARTING AT 12:00 PM. ALL RUNNERS, 21 AND UP WILL GET 1 BEER TOKEN, AND ALL RACERS WILL RECEIVE A SHIRT.

AFTER THE FINISH OF THE 5K (SHOULD BE AROUND 12:30 PM), WE WILL START RUNNING BEER MILES ON PREMISES AS WELL. THE BEER MILE WILL CONSIST OF A .25 MILE OUT AND BACK THAT YOU WILL RUN 4 TIMES. BEFORE THE START OF EACH LAP YOU MUST CONSUME ONE 12 OUNCE CAN OF BEER. THE 4 BEERS ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE AND WILL BE PROVIDED BY BIG TRUCK FARM BREWERY. THIS WILL BE BROKEN DOWN INTO WAVES OF 12 RACERS HAVING 20 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THEIR BEER MILE. YOU WILL PICK A WAVE START TIME DURING YOUR REGISTRATION STARTING AT 12:40 PM WITH THE LAST WAVE AT 4:40 PM. PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU SIGN UP FOR BOTH EVENTS, WHEN YOU SELECT YOUR "WAVE START TIME" THIS START TIME IS ONLY FOR YOUR BEER MILE START TIME. THE 5K START TIME IS STILL 11:00 AM.

BEER MILE PARTICIPANTS WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU BRING A DESIGNATED DRIVER! AN ID IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT. NO ID NO ALCOHOL. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY.

THERE WILL BE FOOD TRUCKS AVAILABLE POST RACE TO PURCHASE FOOD FROM AS WELL AS POURS OF BEER AND FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM BIG TRUCK FARM BREWERY. THE PARKTON LOCATION HAS A FULL BAR WITH MANY OF THEIR BEERS ON TAP INCLUDING SOME YOU MAY NOT FIND IN STORE. (WE WILL UPDATE YOU WITH THE SELECTION AS WE GET CLOSER)

Location

19919 Cameron Mill Rd, Parkton, 21120, MD, United States

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