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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

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1 mi · 4 mi

Jul 25, 2026Huntley, Illinois, US

On our calendar since Apr 2023

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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 25th, starts at 1 PM.

 The Beer Mile will Start with the first Relay Team Heat at 2 pm, second heat at 2:30 pm, signup for a heat when you check in.

The Individual Beer Mile Heats will be 3 pm and 3:30 pm, signup for a heat when you check in..

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: Ian Hussung - 6:35 - 2025

Daniel Richert 6:46 - 2024   

Kris Pugawko - 7:08 -  2024   

Female: Courtney Ofenloch - 10:02 - 2025

Savannah Henn - 12:38 - 2024 

Savannah Henn - 13:27 - 2023 

Relay Team:  Malort Milers - 5:23 - 2025

Vomit Comets - 5:44 - 2025

Lager Heads - 5:46 - 2025

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 25th starts at 1 PM

Beer Mile will be held RAIN OR SHINE!  We will make every attempt to hold the event.  If it is raining prior to the start time, Packet Pickup will be held inside the Sew Hop'd Brewery.  We will wait out rain until it is safe to hold the event.  We will not reschedule the event.  We my cancel the event if heavy rain is predicted all afternoon.  This event is a fundraiser so no refunds will be issued.

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

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