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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Date
July 25, 2026
Distance
Beer Mile (Individual) · Beer Mile 4-Person Team Relay
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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!

*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 7, 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

 

Events

Beer Mile (Individual)3 PMRegister →
Beer Mile 4-Person Team Relay2 PMRegister →

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

85°

Typical Low

64°

Chance of Rain

29%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Crystal Lake 4nw, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:40 AMSunset 8:21 PMDaylight 14h 41m

Host City

About Huntley, IL

Population

27,859

as of 2023

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
Date
July 25, 2026

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What is The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile?
The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile is a running race held in Huntley, Illinois on July 25, 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 Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile?
Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Huntley, Illinois at 1 Union Special Plaza, Huntley, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Jul 25, 2026

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