BEER MILE

Get ready to chug, run, and celebrate! The annual SMG BEER MILE is back on this JULY 4TH - NOON in front of Jimmy's Beach Bar. Join us for the perfect blend of endurance and entertainment.

Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines, it's all about good vibes, cold beer, and unforgettable memories.

Lace up, grab a brew, and let's make this Independence Day one for the books! 🍻🏃‍♂️🇺🇸

What is a BEER MILE?

BEER MILE OFFICIAL RULES

  1. Each competitor drinks four cans or bottles of beer and runs four laps around a standard 400m running track (start with chugging a beer, then run a lap, then beer, then lap, then beer, then lap, then beer, then lap - finish).
  2. Beer must be consumed before the lap begins within the transition area. The transition area is the 9-meter zone between the waterfall starting line for a mile race and the finish line of a 400m track.
  3. The race begins with competitors lined up on the mile starting line, drinking the first beer in the transition zone described in the step above. This ensures competitors cover a complete mile. Competitors can walk/move in the transition area while drinking, but all beer must be consumed in the transition area before setting off to run a lap.
  4. Women also drink four beers and run four laps (some past rule lists only required ladies to drink three beers).
  5. Competitors must drink canned or bottled beer that is no less than 355mL (12 Oz) in volume, which is the standard can/bottle size in the USA and some other countries.
    No specialized 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).
  6. Beer cans must not be tampered with in any manner. (e.g. no shotgunning, puncturing the can, squeezing the can, etc.). The same applies for bottles - no straws or other aids allowed that speed up the pouring process. The only action allowed is opening the can with the tab at the top or twisting off the bottle cap of a bottle.
  7. Beer must be a minimum of 5% alcohol by volume. Hard ciders, hard sodas, and other alcoholic sugary drinks will not suffice. The beer must be a fermented alcoholic beverage brewed from malted cereal grains and flavored with hops.
  8. Each beer can/bottle must not be opened until the competitor enters the transition zone on each lap.
  9. 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). Vomiting more than once during the race still only requires one penalty lap at the end.
  10. When attempting a performance for the official records, it is recommended to provide video evidence of the race and prove that all beer was sufficiently drank. This can be achieved by tipping the empty beer over your head after each chug to verify an empty vessel or by collecting the containers and pouring the contents into a measuring cup to prove there is less than 4oz of liquid/foam remaining total across all four beers.

REGO COST

$20 EARLY BIRD

$25 RACE DAY

RECOMMENDED GEAR

AGE 21+

  1. YOU
  2. LUCK
  3. LIVER

RACE DAY EVENTS

7/4/26

11ish SHOW

1150ish PRE-RACE PICTURES

NOON RACE BEGINS

POST RACE
Prizes: Winners, Losers, Best Dressed
TAC COOLER Raffle
Fun & Sun & Suds

RACE WAIVER

As a condition for and in consideration of being allowed to compete in the Southern Mountain Gear 2026 Race Series, I/we hereby make the following acknowledgments, releases, and waiver claims:

1)  Assumption of Risk:  Participant acknowledges that Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. events are intended to be extreme, dangerous and hazardous races. Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. racecourses may take place in steep and isolated jungles and river valleys, in reef and surf break areas and in swamps and other dangerous parts of the island. Participant acknowledges that these areas are inherently dangerous and no one has represented that the areas will be made safe for Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. events. Participant is aware of what trail running and adventure racing is and is aware that injuries are possible. Participant understands and acknowledges that participating in a Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. event will expose him or her to the risk of personal injury, death, dehydration, leptospirosis and other illnesses, as well as the risk of becoming lost, and the risk of damage to his or her property. Participant further acknowledges and understands that the above risk exist even as a member of a support crew, volunteer or race official, representative, organizer, sponsor and or executive committee member (“released Parties”), including without limitation, the risk of negligent instruction or supervision. Participant is voluntarily engaging in the Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. event with full knowledge of the risk of injury, death and property damage. Participant hereby assumes any and all know or unknown risks of injury, death and property damage that may result from his or her participation in this event.

2)  Release of Liability: Participant hereby releases any and all released parties described above, Southern Mountain Gear, LLC., including without limitation Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. event sport management, all volunteers and all other members of the executive committee, military, government and private such and rescue personnel, the sponsors of the event, and private land owners, from all liability, claims, damage or from demands of personal injuries, death or property damage to the participant and to participant’s principles, employees, agents, representatives, guardians, successors, assigns, heirs and children, which may arise from or be related to any participant in a Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. event. The release includes without limitation, any person injury, death, or property damage caused by the active or passive negligence of any of the released parties. Participant agrees to bear sole responsibility for any loss or injury.

3)  Release for Unknown Claims: Participant acknowledges and agrees that this release applies to all claims for injuries, death and property damage which may be through claimable by participant during or after a Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. event, but at this time are unknown, unforeseen, or unanticipated. Participant waivers and releases all such future claims. Participant hereby expressly waives the provision of section 1542 of the Civil Code of Guam and the provisions of any similar statue of any other jurisdiction which reads as follows:   “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or expect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.” Participant understands and acknowledges that after executing this waiver and release if he or she should suffer injury, death and or property damage during or as a result of a Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. event, then he or she will not be able to claim for damages against any of the released parties.

4)  Other: Participant acknowledges that the photographs and video images will be taken of his or her participation in all Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. events before, during and/or after the event. Participant is aware that these pictures and video clips may be used by the photographer(s), any or all event sponsors, and race executive committee member at will.5)  Knowingly and Voluntarily Executed: Participant acknowledges that he or she has carefully read this agreement and understands its contents and that the released parties will be relying on this waiver and release when they allow participant to participate in a Southern Mountain Gear, LLC. event.  

ALL BEER MILE CONTESTANTS MUST BE 21+