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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Beer Mile: The Film — Unveiling the Trailer and Kickstarter Campaign

The most exhilarating and unexpected sports documentary of the year, highlighting the story behind the world’s fastest beer chuggers and runners. Watch the trailer and support the project on Kickstarter!

Jakob Ingebrigtsen Runs a 5:22 Beer Mile at His Bachelor Party, Day After Historic 3:43 Mile & 7:23 3000m Double

Just 36 hours after completing a 3:43 Mile and 7:23 3000m double at the Diamond League Final (Prefontaine Classic), Jakob Ingebrigtsen drops a 5:22 Beer Mile at his bachelor party in Norway.

Corey Bellemore Runs 4:30 Beer Mile WITH ONE SHOE — Just Misses World Record

World record holder Corey Bellemore (Canada) dominated the men's championship race at the 2023 Beer Mile World Classic. Bellemore was primed and ready to lower his own 4:28 beer mile world record, but chaos in the first 100 meters of the race caused him to lose a shoe.