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Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile

Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile is a running race on November 29, 2026 in Buffalo, NY, featuring the 1 Mile distance, with an entry fee of $25.

Date
November 29, 2026 (153 days to go)
Distance
1 Mile
Price
$25
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

The Beer (+ Cider/Seltzer) Mile is equal parts gastric challenge and athletic endeavor, requiring competitors to drink a 355ml beer/cider/seltzer (5% minimum ABV) before every quarter mile of the race, totaling four beers/cider/seltzers over the one-mile course.
The beer/cider/seltzer mile is pretty simple. Drink 4 beers/cider/seltzers and run 4 laps in alternating fashion as quickly as you can. But just to be sure everyone is on the same playing field, here some rules to follow:
1. Each competitor drinks four cans or bottles of beverage and runs four laps (start with chugging a beer/cider/seltzer, then run a lap, then beer/cider/seltzer, then lap, then beer/cider/seltzer, then lap, then beer/cider/seltzer, then lap - finish).
2. Beer/cider/seltzer must be consumed within the drinking area before the lap begins.
3. Competitors can walk/move in the drinking area while drinking, but all beverages must be consumed in the drinking area before setting off to run a lap.
Beer/cider/seltzer cans must not be tampered with in any manner. (e.g. no shotgunning, puncturing the can, squeezing the can, etc.). The same applies for bottles - no straws or other aids allowed that speed up the pouring process. The only action allowed is opening the can with the tab at the top or twisting off the bottle cap of a bottle.
4. Competitors must follow the course as laid out - through parking lots and on sidewalks. Running in the road will not be encouraged, but allowed only when necessary.

Event is open to those 21 years of age and older, subject to verification at the event.

We highly encourage a designated driver to accompany you to the race for safe transportation home following the conclusion of our event. 

Events

Sports City Beer Mile$25

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

43°

Typical Low

30°

Chance of Rain

54%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Buffalo, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:24 AMSunset 4:42 PMDaylight 9h 18m

Host City

About Buffalo, NY

Population

276,397

as of 2023

City Elevation

583 ft

Nearest Airport

BUF

Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 8 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

153

Days to train

Race
Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile
Date
November 29, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile?+
Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile is a running race held in Buffalo, New York on November 29, 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 Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile?+
Sunday, November 29, 2026 in Buffalo, New York at 1407 Niagara St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile

Nov 29, 2026

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