Name: Trail Beer Mile Challenge
Start: 2027-05-16
End: 2027-05-16
Location: Roanoke

About the Event

Trail Beer Mile for Veterans

Drink four beers. Run a mile. Support local veterans.

Join UAW Local 2209 and the Getting Miles Athletic Club for a unique race that combines running, beer, and a great cause.

All proceeds benefit the UAW Local 2209 Veterans Committee, which supports local veterans in need.

The Rules

Participants must be 21 or older and sign another waiver on race day.

A designated driver is required.

Drink 4 beers (or approved beverage options).
Run 4 laps of a trail loop totaling at least 1 mile.
Drink one beverage before each lap.
All beverages must be consumed in the designated transition zone.
The first person to finish all four drinks and complete all four laps wins.
Important Notes

Drinks are included with registration.
No shotgunning, straws, or modified cans/bottles.
Each beverage must be opened in the transition zone immediately before consumption.
If you vomit during the race, you must complete one penalty lap and one penalty drink before your result is official.
Race officials will verify that beverages are completely finished.
Support a Great Cause

The UAW Local 2209 Veterans Committee will also be accepting additional donations to help local veterans in need. Donations can be made via cash or electronic payment options available at the event.

Run with friends, enjoy a few beers, and help make a difference for veterans in our community.

Better start training.

Races Offered

Beer Mile

May 16, 2027

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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11:30

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$10.00

Fireball Mile

May 16, 2027

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Running

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11:30

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$10.00

Light Beer Mile

May 16, 2027

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Running

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11:30

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$10.00

Seltzer Mile

May 16, 2027

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Running

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11:30

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$10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Roanoke.

thermostat Temperature

9.8° / 21.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.6° / 18.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 11m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:23

nightlight Sunset

20:52

About Roanoke

Learn more about the host city, Roanoke.

Roanoke, Virginia, called the "Star City of the South" and "Magic City," is a charming city with beautiful views. A colorfully lit 100-ft star atop Mill Mountain graces the Roanoke Valley. The city sits between Virginia Tech and Smith Mountain Lake in Southwest Virginia. The Roanoke Valley had a population of around 315,000 in 2020.