
Dusty Bottoms Beer Mile is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Modesto, CA, with entry fees from $35 to $45.
The event that put Dusty Bottoms (and dare we say Modesto) on the map is back!!
The Beer Mile is 5280 feet of pure awesomeness. Chug a beer, run a lap, repeat!
There are many races that define a runner. We promise you will never be the same after this one!
* This race is run in "heats" that go on throughout the day. We don't post these, so you need to be on the course by 10 to ensure that you don't miss your spot.
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
89°
Low
58°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
2 to 6 mph
Population
218,614
as of 2023
City Elevation
92 ft
Nearest Airport
SCK
Stockton Metropolitan Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dusty Bottoms Beer Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
3
Days to train
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Dusty Bottoms Beer Mile
Sep 19, 2026