Mammoth BUFF - Beer Mile Run
- Date
- September 18, 2026
- Distance
- Mammoth BUFF
From the Organizer
In honor of what once was Oktoberfest’s Bier Run, we now host our own beer run to keep the party going. Participate in the run AND the ride to be entered into the BUFF Category for Mammoth TUFF. Scored as an Omnium on time.
Date
Friday, September 18, 2026
Time
3pm-4:15pm: Pick up bib and swag in The Village at Mammoth
4:30PM: Race begins
Race Entry Fee
$30
All participants will receive three beers/water for the run.
Distance
3 laps of Lincoln House building in the Village
Distance: 3 x 0.3 mile
Layout
Race brief @ 4:30pm
All runners start together @ 4:35
Format
Back by popular demand are 12-oz beers and traditional format of:
Drink 12oz beer, Run 0.3mi, Drink 12oz beer, Run 0.3mi, Drink 12oz beer, Run 0.3mi, Finish!
You must run all three laps and drink 3x12oz beers to get a finishing time within 25minutes of the timing start.
Sober? No problem! We will have 12-oz sparkling water cans available for you.
Awards
1st place, BUFFEST WOMAN & MAN, will each receive a special gift.
Finishing times will be calculated into the BUFF Category omnium for awards on Sunday, Sept 20th.
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
71°
Typical Low
39°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mammoth Lakes Rs, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mammoth Lakes, CA
Elevation
7,325 ft
Nearest Airport
MMH
Mammoth Yosemite Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
FAT
Fresno Yosemite International Airport · 74 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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- Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mammoth BUFF - Beer Mile Run?
- Mammoth BUFF - Beer Mile Run is a running race held in Mammoth Lakes, California on September 18, 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 Mammoth BUFF - Beer Mile Run?
- Friday, September 18, 2026 in Mammoth Lakes, California at 6201 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mammoth BUFF - Beer Mile Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mammoth BUFF - Beer Mile Run
Sep 18, 2026