The Tom Wiles SOTOL Beerthday Mile (21 & OVER) is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Toledo, OH.
From the Organizer
Lace up for The Tom Wiles South Toledo Beerthday Mile on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at The Original Earnest Brew Works (4342 S Detroit Ave).
BEER MILE Registration is FREE! (21 & OVER ONLY)
ONE MILE LOOP
START & FINISH AT Earnest Brew Works (EBW) 4342 S. Detroit Ave.
No heats to keep track of, everyone starts at the same time. SEE & RUN WITH YOUR COMPETITION!
Beer Miles Rules:
Drink the provided beer at the Start
Drink the provided beer at the half mile mark
No regurgitation
First compliant runner back to Earnest will be proclaimed the winner
Rules subject to change
Help us celebrate Tom's 84th birthday!
THE COURSE:
We have some surprises along the course this year.
Food, limited beverages, and birthday cake supplied by the Tom Wiles Birthday Crew!
Please learn about and consider donating to WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA a non profit that cares for the resting places of departed veterans.
You may run/walk/bike any distance on your own. The BEER Mile is the only timed event. All ages welcome to the party or to run/walk/bike on their own.
You must be 21 or older to participate in the BEER MILE.
Events
Weather
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
83°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Metcalf Fld, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
268,461
as of 2023
City Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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The Tom Wiles SOTOL Beerthday Mile (21 & OVER)
Aug 15, 2026