EDRRC - Beer Mile

Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club Beer Mile Date: Sunday, November 22nd Time: 1PM - 3PM (Rain or Shine) Packet Pickup: Available beginning at 12:00PM on race day Cost: FREE! Registration: Registration closes on Date 11/21. No race day sign-ups will be available. Beer: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beer). Description: Please read all the rules below and on our website. Ensure that you have the completed waiver with you on the day of the Beer Mile, as we will not provide extra copies. The race will start at 1 PM sharp, so please arrive early to check in. Link to Waiver and Rules Location: 2 Lakeside Drive, Pawling, NY 12564 Beer Mile Rules: - Each competitor must drink 4 bottles or cans of beer and run a total of 1 mile. The sequence is: chug a beer, run 400 meters, repeat until all beers are consumed and the mile is completed. - Beers must be consumed in the designated transition areas before starting each running lap. - Competitors must drink bottled or canned beer of no less than 355 mL (12 oz), which is a standard size in the USA and some other countries. - No specialized cans or bottles that allow for faster pouring (e.g., wide-mouth cans or bottles) are permitted. - Beer cans must not be tampered with in any way (no shotgunning, puncturing, or squeezing). The only action allowed is opening the can using the tab. - The beer must have a minimum of 5% alcohol by volume. Hard ciders, hard sodas, and other sugary alcoholic beverages do not qualify. - Each beer bottle or can must not be opened until the competitor enters the transition zone for each lap. - Competitors who vomit before finishing the race must complete one penalty lap immediately after their fourth lap. If vomiting occurs more than once during the race, only one penalty lap is required at the end. - If attempting a performance for official records, it is recommended to provide video evidence of the race to verify that all beer was consumed. This can be achieved by tipping the empty beer over your head after eac