3 running and walking events in Oregon, Ohio

Join us for the area's official Beer Mile event at the German American Festival. Participants will run a total of 1 mile and consume a total of 4 beers. Along with the beer mile event, we will also a offer mini mile. Each participant can choose to run a 1/2 mile, but consume 2 beers.

Your race entry fee includes your beers for the event, t-shirt and festival entry.

WHAT IS A BEER MILE?

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.

Four beers, one mile.

WHAT IS A MINI BEER MILE?

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile.

Two beers, half mile.

Tentative Schedule

We will offer heats throughout the day beginning at 2pm, and running every 15 minutes with the final wave running at 3:15pm.

Beer spots will be assigned when you pick up your bib on Sunday.

Limited Registration is Available

The first 50 people to register will receive premium pricing. There is a limit of 30 people per wave.

Beer Mile Rules

1. Each competitor drinks four cans of beer and runs four laps (start - beer, then lap, then beer, then lap, then beer, then lap - finish).

2. Beer must be consumed before the lap is begun, within the transition area which is the 10 meter zone before the start/finish line.

3. The race begins with the drinking of the first beer in the last meter of the transition zone.

4. Women also drink four beers in four laps.

5. Competitors must drink canned beer and the cans should not be less than 355ml (the standard can volume) or 12oz (the imperial equivalent). The GAF Beer Mile will use Labatt Beer.

6. No specialized cans or bottles may be used that give an advantage by allowing the beer to pour at a faster rate. ie "super mega mouth cans" or "wide mouth bottles" are prohibited.

7. Beer cans must not be tampered with in any manner, ie. no shotgunning or puncturing of the can except for opening the can by the tab at the top.

8. Beer must be a minimum of 5% alcohol by volume.

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

10. Competitors who vomit before they finish the race must complete one penalty lap at the end of the race (immediately after the completion of their 4th lap). Note: Vomiting more than once during the race still requires only one penalty lap at the end. * It is strongly recommended, when attempting official records, to tip the empty beer can or bottle over your head at the end of a chug to verify an empty vessel.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP: OPENS at 7:30am - 1K KIDS RACE at 8:30am - 5K RACE & WALK at 9am

LOCATION: Eastern Community YMCA, 2960 Pickle Road, Oregon, Ohio or Choose Virtual Option

COURSE: Start and finish at the YMCA on a fast 5K road course on city streets with a water station.

AWARDS & PRIZES - 5K RACE Open to all Ages:

• Overall Male/Female, Overall Master (40+) & Grand Masters male/female win Gift Certificates from Second Sole!

• Age group awards (at least 5 deep), 9 & under, 10-14, 15–19, 20–24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,

50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80–84, 85 & older. The walk is non-competitive.

• First Male and Female to reach the one-mile mark win Turkeys! (Must finish the race, the runner, not the turkey!)

• Costume Contest for: Best Overall Costume, Best Turkey Look Alike, and Race Director Choice.

SHIRTS, REFRESHMENTS AND OTHER INFO:

• All pre-registered participants by November 15th will receive a LONG SLEEVE TRIBLEND shirt and $10.00 shoe discount

coupon from Second Sole. Late registration/race day shirt availability will be very limited.

• Fruit, Baked Goods, Sport Drink, and Award Ceremony

• Early packet pick-up and late registration at Second Sole on Tuesday, 11/24 and Wednesday, 11/25 during store hours.

• Race will be timed by disposable bib chips with online scoring. Faster results and more time for Turkey!

• Virtual Option available to still get shirt and support YMCA Scholarship Fun while maintaining a Thanksgiving Tradition.

ENTRY FEES:

• 5K Race/Walk Pre-registered – postmark or on-line by Sunday, November 15, 2026: $ 24.00

• Register in-person at Second Sole by Sunday, November 16 and receive a $2 discount off the above fees. (Please pay by cash or check when signing up in store.)

• Online registration (early and late) available at: runsignup.com

• 5K Race/Walk Individual Late Registration and Day of Race - $ 30.00

• Kids 1K (Ages 12 & under) Free with the option to add on a shirt for $13.00.

• Entry fees payable to and mail to: Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd. Perrysburg, OH 43551

• Information? Call Second Sole at 419-931-8484 or Join us on Facebook at: Second Sole Toledo