The Huntington Mile: Open Water Swim Series & Race

Drink four beers and run a mile while you support veterans!

If you kind of like running and really like beer this is your event. Join UAW Local 2209 and the Getting Miles Athletic Club for a beer run.

All proceeds from the beer mile will be donated to the UAW Local 2209 Veterans Committee. The Veterans Committee is committed to supporting local veterans in need.

Run with your friends, drink some beer and support a worthy cause!

EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BE OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE ON RACE DAY AND HAVE A DESIGNATED DRIVER!

Here's how it works:

Run a trail mile and drink four beers.

The Trail Beer Mile rules are pretty simple. Each participant drinks four bottles or cans of beer, light beer or Fireball and runs four laps around a trail loop that is at least 400 meters. The trail surface must either be grass, dirt, or gravel The total distance run must be no less than one mile. Participants chug a beer, then run a lap, then chug a beer, then run a lap, then chug a beer, then run lap a, then chug a beer, then run a lap to the finish line. The trail beer mile winner is the first to drink all of the beers and cross the finish line first without vomiting.

Each participant must finish each beer, seltzer of Fireball in the transition zone before each lap begins. The transition zone is a nine meter area between the designated starting line and the finish line of the 400 meter trail.

The beer trail race begins with all the participants in the transition zone. Participants can move in the transition zone while drinking, but each participant must drink the entire drink in the transition zone before they can begin a lap.

Participants must drink canned or bottled beer that is 12 ounces in volume. Beer cans must not be modified (no shotgunning, puncturing the can, or squeezing the can).

No straws or other devices that speed up the pouring process are permitted. The only action allowed is opening the can with the tab at the top or twisting off the bottle cap of a bottle by hand. No cans or bottles may be used that give an advantage by allowing the beer to pour at a faster rate (e.g. wide mouth bottles/cans).

Each drink can must not be opened until the competitor enters the transition zone on each lap.

Drinks are included in the race registration fee!

Competitors who vomit before they finish the race must complete one penalty lap and beer at the end of the race (immediately after the completion of their 4th lap). Vomiting more than once during the race only requires one penalty drink and lap at the end.

A race official will determine that each can is empty. This is achieved by the participant tipping the empty beer or seltzer can over a container.

The race official will sentence the runner to 60 seconds in the penalty box if the race official determines the can is not sufficiently empty.

Better start training!

The UAW Local 2209 Veterans Committee will be collecting monetary donations to help support local veterans in need. They will also accept Venmo, PayPal and CashAp donations

You can find more info regarding Getting Miles on Facebook and Strava.

The Tree Trail Trot Race is a beautiful trail run experience on the gently rolling, wooded trails of Salamonie Lake, one of Indiana's Department of Natural Resources State Parks. This 5k race begins and ends at the Wildlife Management Pond located near the modern Campgroup at the Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area. New for this year, it will be a chip timed event!

This race is made possible through the Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, Inc. A Pancake Breakfast will be served free for participants and a suggested free will donation to the public. Freshly picked sweet corn will be available for purchase during the event. All proceeds of this event go into the Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive services to support events, education, and the Interpretive Center.

Warren Riverside Run 5k Run/Walk

Join us for the 3rd Annual Warren Riverside Run, a 5k run & walk, along the Salamonie River and celebrate with us afterwards at our post-race party at Riverside Park. All proceeds benefit Warren Chamber of Commerce.

The race will take place on Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at 8:30am. The start/finish line will be located at Riverside Park, 126 E 1st St, Warren, IN 46792. The route for this 5k will take you across the bridge, along the Salamonie River, and around Riverside Park.

Registration & Fees

Register early!

$25 per runner/walker until September 1st. At 12:01 AM on September 1st, fee increases to $30. Day of registration fee is $35.

Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who register BY SEPTEMBER 12th.

Registration Open to Only the first 200 Registrants!

Packet Pickup

Saturday Oct. 10th @ Riverside Park (126 E. First St. Warren IN 46792)

7:00am-8:00am

What do I receive?

All in-person participants will receive:

• A Riverside Run 5K race shirt*

• A race bib

• A unique finisher award!

• Post-race goodies

*The cutoff for a guaranteed t-shirt size is September 12th. If you missed the t-shirt cutoff please check back after the race to see if there are any left-over shirts for exchange.

• Children 7 & under can run/walk with their parents free of charge but they will not be timed or receive any race materials. If you would like for your child to be timed or receive race materials they must be registered for the event.

All participants must wear their bib# on the front of their bodies on their outermost layer of clothing in order to be properly timed. If you do not wear your bib# properly we cannot guarantee that you will be properly timed.

Awards

All overall and age group participant placers will receive an award. The award ceremony for the overall winners will begin at 9:45 A.M. with age category winners to follow.

-The top three Males and Females in the 5k will receive an award

-The top three Males and Females Masters in the 5k will receive an award

• There will also be awards for the top 3 males and females in each age group

MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE AWARDS

October 10th, 2026

8:30 a.m.

Riverside Park

126 E. First St. Warren IN 46792

Parking

Public Parking is available at the gravel lot beside 100 N Main St. Warren IN. There is also street parking available near the park.

Guidelines for Dogs Attending the Event

All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash and under supervision at all times.

Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.

Any dog displaying aggressive behavior toward people or other dogs must be immediately removed from the event by its owner.

Photography Waiver and Audio/Video Recording Policy

By participating in the Warren Riverside Run 5k, you grant the event the right to use your name, photograph, and/or video in educational, news, or promotional materials, whether in print, electronic, or other media, including our website and social media platforms.

Photos provided by Greenbear Digital Media: https://www.greenbeardigitalmedia.com/

Inclement Weather & Refunds

This event raises funds for the Warren Area Chamber and there will be no refunds if the race must be canceled due to inclement weather. We will hold the race as long as conditions do not make holding it dangerous to competitors. If the race is canceled, you can still pick up your race packet at Riverside Park. Information for that will be posted as needed.

There will also not be any refunds given if you are unable to attend the event after registering. All funds from the Riverside Run fund the Warren Chamber and their help to the community throughout the year.

Race Timing and Results Provided By:

REVIVAL TRACK CLUB

https://www.revivaltrackclub.com/

Join us for the 11th Annual Veterans Day 5K & Bike Ride event! The start line will be outside the Indiana National Guard at 9 AM in Huntington. Sign up for the scenic 5K, 1 Mile Family Fun Walk or the 17 mile (approximately) Bike Ride. Free refreshments and top place awards will be given out following the race on-site.

Huntington Veterans Day 5K Inc. is a registered 501C3. Thanks to our generous donors and money raised from events like this, we were able to complete our first installation to the Memorial Mile!

The Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving tradition in Huntington County. The Turkey Trot is a 5K run and 1 Mile Walk. Our new location starts at Pathfinder’s Administrative offices, going around the beautiful Pehkokia Woods and passing the Izaak Walton League on the way back. We plan on seeing our 1,100+ participants, along with spectators and fans. Money raised supports the children and programming at the Early Learning Center.