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2025 One For The Road Beer Mile

Organized by Run Calgary

Beer Mile Official Rules


1. The Beer

  • Each participant must drink four cans of OFTR NA beer (355 ml or 12 oz), one before each lap.
  • Beer must be consumed from an open can or poured into a cup if needed.
  • No substitutes allowed (ie water, soda, alcoholic beverages etc).
  • We will have gluten free OFTR NA beer available

2. The Race

  • The race consists of four laps around a 400-meter track (1609 meters or one mile in total).
  • Each lap is preceded by the consumption of one beer.
  • The race starts with the consumption of the first beer in the designated chug zone.

3. The Chug Zone

  • All beer consumption must take place within the chug zone, a designated area near the start/finish line.
  • Participants cannot leave the chug zone until the beer is fully consumed.

4. Beer Consumption

  • Beer must be consumed fully before starting each lap. Any spillage (excessive foam or beer) during consumption will require the participant to consume a penalty beer.
  • A participant must drink the beer from the container directly (no external devices or tampering).
  • Participants must tip their beer can/cup upside down over their heads after chugging to show that the beer has been fully consumed.

5. Penalties

  • A penalty lap of 400 meters is required if a participant is caught vomiting before the race is finished. The penalty lap is completed after the fourth lap.
  • Vomiting within the chug zone during the race will also result in a penalty lap.

6. Fair Play

  • All participants must compete honestly. Cheating, in any form, such as not drinking the full beer or starting to run before finishing the beer, will result in disqualification.

7. Timing

  • This is not a timed event. Instead, points will be awarded to each participant based on finishing order within their assigned heat, and added to team total for each run crew. More details on point system here.

8. Awards


Note: This event is intended to be fun, and participants are encouraged to enjoy themselves while respecting the rules and the spirit of the race. Always drink responsibly and look out for your fellow runners.