On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the inaugural Beer Mile North American Classic arrives at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, bringing a full night of racing and a spectator experience you won’t want to miss!

Manchester Avenue in The Grove will transform into our course for the evening, with cold Zwickel, and terrace built for spectating. Vendor Central will live in the Urban Chestnut parking lot with delicious eats from Grove favorites. Prime views line the course and the terrace above the Bierhall.

A fast, spectator-friendly 400m loop on Manchester Avenue with the chug zone at the center of the action on Newstead Ave. Runners head 200m west to Taylor Ave and back to the chug zone, then 200m east to Tower Grove Ave and back to the chug zone. That out-and-back loop repeats once more.

You don’t have to race to be part of it! Grab a spot on the Urban Chestnut terrace for elevated views, or line Manchester Avenue and watch the races unfold beer by beer. Cheer on your friends in the open heats, and then stay for the main event. The Elite Heat closes the night. 40–50 of the fastest beer milers in North America. Prize money on the line for the Elites. Sub-5 min mile performances guaranteed.

SCHEDULE:
5:30 – 8:00 PM - Beer Mile Races. Open heats; run as an individual or a 2-person team. NA option available.
8:30 PM - Elite Beer Mile Race
9:00 - Midnight - Afterparty
Live DJ all evening
Vendor Central in the UCBC parking lot with food from Grove favorites
Prime spectating from the terrace and along the course

THE RULES:
Each runner drinks 4 beers and runs 4 laps of a 400m course.
Beers (minimum 12 oz / 355mL, ≥5.0% ABV) must be consumed in the transition zone before each lap.
Cans cannot be opened before entering the zone.
No shotgunning.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Four 12oz cans of Urban Chestnut Zwickel (5.1% ABV)
Koozie
T-shirt, or opt out to save $5
Official timing by Big River Race Management
Race photos