The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile
The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Huntley, IL, with entry fees from $55 to $75.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $55–$75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Four 1/4 mile laps, runners drink a 12 once beer before each lap, (drink, run, drink, run, drink, run, drink, run). Must drink beer provided by event. NA Beer is available.
OR
Get your friends and run the relay! Four team members, each drinks a 12 once beer and runs 1 lap. (drink, run, tag the next team member).
Heats of no more than 16 participants will start every 30 minutes.
Event benefits The Huntley Historical Society. RAIN OR SHINE!
All beer milers will be automatically entered in a raffle for 2 gift baskets from Rookies and a gift basket from Sew Hop'd.
*New for 2026, if you sign up for both the Full Beer Mile and the Relay Mile (must be in the same transaction) you save $10.* *You will receive 1 swag bag and 1 shirt.*
Packet Pickup: Saturday, July 25th, starts at 1 PM.
The Beer Mile will Start with the first Relay Team Heat at 2 pm, second heat at 2:30 pm, signup for a heat when you check in.
The Individual Beer Mile Heats will be 3 pm and 3:30 pm, signup for a heat when you check in..
Registration Prices after July 20: $75 for Beer Mile, $55 for Relay.
*If you sign up after July 4, we cannot guarantee you will get a t-shirt, we will do our best to get you one in the correct size *
Relay Teams: 4 members per team, 1 beer and 1 lap per team member!
Course Records: Male: Ian Hussung - 6:35 - 2025
Daniel Richert 6:46 - 2024
Kris Pugawko - 7:08 - 2024
Female: Courtney Ofenloch - 10:02 - 2025
Savannah Henn - 12:38 - 2024
Savannah Henn - 13:27 - 2023
Relay Team: Malort Milers - 5:23 - 2025
Vomit Comets - 5:44 - 2025
Lager Heads - 5:46 - 2025
Photo Credits: Jenny Thorsen
Registration Includes: T-Shirt, Custom Bib, Beer Glass, Finishers Medal, Chip Timing, Pictures
*If you sign up after July 7, we cannot guarantee you will get a t-shirt, we will do our best to get you one in the correct size
Food Trucks on site from 11am to 8 pm - Live Music from 6 PM to 8 PM Bring the family and a lawn chair, hang out and have fun!
Raffles!
MUST BE 21 Years of age on Event Date to Participate in the beer mile.
Packet Pickup: Saturday, July 25th starts at 1 PM
Beer Mile will be held RAIN OR SHINE! We will make every attempt to hold the event. If it is raining prior to the start time, Packet Pickup will be held inside the Sew Hop'd Brewery. We will wait out rain until it is safe to hold the event. We will not reschedule the event. We may cancel the event if heavy rain is predicted all afternoon. This event is a fundraiser so no refunds will be issued.
Course: A quarter mile loop on a paved parking lot.
Awards: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female, Age Group Awards, Male and Female DFL (Dead Freaking Last) Beer Mile, Top 3 Relay Teams and DFL
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Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
83°
Low
68°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
15%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Huntley, IL
Population
27,859
as of 2023
City Elevation
892 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile
Jul 25, 2026