Race Format:
The Arkansas State Championship Beer Mile consists of four laps and four beers, totaling one mile. Participants must:
- Drink one 12-ounce beer before running each lap.
- Run one lap (0.25 miles) after each beer.
- Repeat this process three more times, drinking and running for a total of four laps and four beers.
Participants must complete their consumption inside the designated chug zone and hand their beer can to a race official before running each lap. The official will pour the remaining contents of the can into a measuring device to ensure it is fully consumed. A participant who has one ounce or more of beer (cumulative) remaining will be disqualified.
Categories & Time Limits:
There are three categories in the Arkansas State Championship Beer Mile:
- Elite: 12-minute time limit (Times in this category will be considered for the championship title)
- Recreational: 20-minute time limit
- Casual: 30-minute time limit
Participants must complete the race within their category’s time limit. If the time expires, participants will be “swept” from the course, regardless of their progress.
Beer Provided by the Event:
Beer will be provided by the event organizers. Participants may not bring their own beer.
Beer Format:
The beer will be served in 12-ounce cans. Cans must not be opened prior to the start of each lap. Each beer must be consumed in full before running the next lap.
No Special Drinking Techniques:
To ensure fairness and safety, no straws, devices, or special techniques are allowed during the beer consumption. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Poking holes in the can
- Squeezing the can
- Inserting straws or devices into the can
Vomiting Penalty:
Vomiting at any point during the race will result in a penalty lap completed before the participant’s time is recorded..