Bull City Beer Mile – Durham, NC 2026

Date
April 25, 2026
Location
Durham, NC
Venue
Durham Central Park
Start Time
2:30 PM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $150.00
Events
Bull City Beer Mile - Individual, Bull City Beer Mile - 2 Person Relay, Bull City Beer Mile - 4 Person Relay
Includes
Beer Mile Headband, Cooling Towel, & Sticker
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The Bull City Beer Mile takes place at Durham Central Park in Durham, North Carolina on April 25, 2026. This 1-mile running event starts at 2:30 PM and combines racing with beer consumption, making it a social endurance challenge rather than a traditional competitive run. Entry fees range from $40 to $150 depending on your registration tier. The beer mile format requires runners to complete the mile while navigating beer-drinking stations along the course, adding a unique element to standard distance running. It's an accessible option for runners looking for a casual, unconventional racing experience in the Durham area.

From the Race Organizer
The Glass Jug Beer Lab and Bull City Running Co . are proud to present the 5th annual Bull City Beer Mile on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Downtown Durham's Central Park. What is a Beer Mile? A 1-mile drinking race combining running and speed drinking. Typically, the race takes place on a 1/4-mile running track (flat). We will be running around Central Park (not flat!). The race begins with the consumption of a 12-oz beer (RUN DRM lager brewed by The Glass Jug Beer Lab), followed by a 1/4 mile lap around the park. The second lap continues similarly; another 12-oz beer is consumed before commencing the running of the second lap. This process is repeated for the next two laps. Following the completion of the fourth beer and fourth running lap, you will cross the finish line! Competitors must be 21 years old or older. Additionally, there are 2-person and 4-person relay competition options! Every participant or team not only receives four 12-ounce beers to consume as part of the race, but th

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bull City Beer Mile – Durham, NC 2026?

Bull City Beer Mile – Durham, NC 2026 takes place on April 25, 2026. The race is held in Durham, North Carolina.

Where is Bull City Beer Mile – Durham, NC 2026 held?

Bull City Beer Mile – Durham, NC 2026 is held at Durham Central Park in Durham, North Carolina.

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