ARktoberfest Beer Mile
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- Beer Mile
From the Organizer
ARktoberfest Beer Mile hosted by Rapp's Barren Brewing in Mtn. Home, Arkansas.
2026 Start Time is 3:30 pm
This race provides beer for participants.
Completing the event requires participants to consume alcoholic beverages.
No one under 21 years of age is permitted to participate (or register).
There will not be an "alcohol free" category.
Beer Mile in a nutshell:
Chug a beer, then run a 1/4 mile, making a total of four loops.
- Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile.
- Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile.
- Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile.
- Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile to the finish line.
Course map on the PPE ARktoberfest Beer Mile page
October 3 will be a beertiful day in Mtn. Home!
Check out all the festivities on the ARktoberfest Facebook Page
Register for other ARktoberfest activities and admission HERE
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mtn Home 1 Nnw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mountain Home, AR
Population
13,021
as of 2023
Elevation
796 ft
Nearest Airport
HRO
Boone County Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- ARktoberfest Beer Mile
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the ARktoberfest Beer Mile?
- ARktoberfest Beer Mile is a running race held in Mountain Home, Arkansas on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the ARktoberfest Beer Mile?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at 601 S. Baker St., Mountain Home, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the ARktoberfest Beer Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
ARktoberfest Beer Mile
Oct 3, 2026