Welcome to the world's premier drinking event

The Beer Mile is equal parts gastric challenge and athletic endeavor, requiring competitors to drink a 355ml beer (5% minimum ABV) before every quarter mile of the race, totaling four beers over the one-mile course.

Miles Run: 44,296
Beers Drank: 177,184
Events Hosted: 4,516

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Registration Now Open for the 2023 Beer Mile World Classic

The 9th annual beer mile world championship takes place in Chicago on July 1 to crown individual and team world champions. The event features a beer festival, food trucks, music, and big prize money.

Corey Bellemore Defends Beer Mile World Title & Newcomer Melanie Pozdol Takes Women's Crown

Corey Bellemore (Canada) won the men's title in a new Beer Mile World Record time with cans of 4:49. Newcomer Melanie Pozdol (USA) took the women's crown in her first-ever Beer Mile World Classic appearance.

Beer Mile World Classic 2022 - Live from Belgium on October 15

Watch the 2022 Beer Mile World Classic live here! The world’s premier drinking race is coming to Leuven, Belgium for the 9th annual edition on October 15, 2022. Athletes from 13+ countries will be competing for both individual and team world titles.