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Beer Mile Races

The event will consist of 12 Beer mile races with a maximum of 20 participants.

Some races will be standard, some will be non-alcoholic, some will be female-only and some will be a relay.

Please check the entry form so you enter for the correct race.

The first race of the event will start at 10:00 and from there every 20min.

Minutes per race

Make sure you have the starting time for your specific race. Please be ready 10min prior to your starting time for a quick race briefing.

If you are late, you will lose your entry. No entries will be carried over to other races, unless prior arrangement with organisers.

Race Rules:

Each competitor drinks four bottles (340ml) of beer and runs four laps around a standard running track. This is done in alternating fashion, starting with a beer, followed by one lap. Beer will be supplied by South African Breweries and Bloemfontein Striders running club.
Beer must be consumed before the lap begins within the transition area. The transition area is the 9-meter zone between the starting line for a mile race and the finish line of a 400m track.
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. 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.
Empty bottles must be turned over above your head to prove it is empty before discarding it in the designated bin. Only then are you allowed to start the lap.
Women and men follow the same rules. The same rules also apply to the non-alcoholic event. With the relay, each participant does one beer and one lap.
No specialized cans or bottles may be used that give an advantage by allowing the beer to pour at a faster rate
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.
Each beer can/bottle must not be opened until the competitor enters the transition zone on each lap.
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.
Competitors who spill their beer will be issued with a red card and will have to complete a penalty lap after their final lap. This decision will be one for the race referee and will be the final decision.
No seconding or any assistance from outside allowed
All instructions form race officials and marshals must be obeyed at all times. Race referee has the final say.

Race Regulations:

The meeting takes place in accordance with WA, ASA and AFS. Athletes indemnify the national, provincial and regional bodies, sponsors and organisers of the event against any or all actions of whatsoever nature, whatever the same may arise out of their participation in the event. All athletes participate at their own risk. Athletes acknowledge by entering the event that they are medically fit to participate. Athletes may participate without license numbers and club colours are optional. Since there is no licence, there will be no insurance coverage. No refunds on entry fees if race is cancelled by race organisers. Athletes may not run with another athlete’s race ticket, unless by prior arrangement with the race organiser. The race organiser retains the right to refuse entry and reject persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who are disorderly, or engage in inappropriate behaviour, vandalism or evade paying for goods or not complying to the health and safety rules and regulations required on the day of the event. AFS green race: Athletes need to dispose of any litter in designated bins to prevent disqualification. Age restriction for beer mile is 18 years on the day of the event. Age restriction for non-alcoholic mile is 12 years.