How does the Beer Mile format work?

Participants chug a beer in the transition zone, then run a 400m lap, repeating this four times. The fastest legal time wins. Beer must be fully finished before starting each lap, and cans or bottles cannot be tampered with in any way.

What happens if I vomit during the race?

One penalty lap is added at the end of the race, whether you vomit once or multiple times.

What is the difference between Beer Miler and Beer Relay entries?

The Beer Miler is a solo entry at KES 2,500-3,500 depending on when you register, including 4 beers. The Beer Relay is a team of 4 entry at KES 8,000, with each runner drinking 2 beers on their leg.

What is the Spectator ticket?

Spectator tickets are KES 1,000, redeemable for 2 drinks, and include full festival access with music and activations. Payment at the gate is also accepted for spectators.

Do I need to register early to get a timing chip?

Yes. Register by 25th August 2026 to receive a race bib, timing chip, and podium photo opportunity. After that date, entries are Fun Laps only, without timing.

Can I get an event t-shirt?

Yes, the official Beer Mile t-shirt is available to pre-order before 1st August 2026 for KES 1,800.

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Nairobi Beer Mile

Saturday, 5 September 2026 · 12:00 PM (Arrivals) | 1:00 PM (Beer Mile Bell)

A beer mile festival on a standard 400m track: chug a beer, run a lap, repeat four times. Solo Beer Miler and Team Beer Relay categories, plus a full festival with music, activations, and an afterparty.

Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang'ata

12:00 PM (Arrivals)→1:00 PM (Beer Mile Bell)

1 mile / 4 x 400m laps (Beer Miler)→team relay (Beer Relay)

Early Bird KES 2,500→Standard KES 3,000→Late/Gate KES 3,500

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Event Highlights

Classic Beer Mile format: 4 beers, 4 laps, alternating, on a standard 400m track

Solo Beer Miler and Team Beer Relay (team of 4) categories, plus a Spectator ticket

Full day festival running from noon arrivals through to a 4pm afterparty

Every finisher gets a medal; register by 25th August 2026 for a timing chip and podium shot

Official memorabilia t-shirt available for pre-order before 1st August 2026

What's Included

Finisher medal

4 beers (Beer Miler) or 2 beers per runner (Beer Relay)

Race bib and timing chip (early bird and standard entries)

Hydration support

Full festival access, including music, partner activations, and afterparty

Event Schedule

12:00 PMArrivals, Registration, Beer Tasting & Lunch

1:00 PMBeer Mile Bell

1:05 PMRace Marshal & Fun Milers Test Lap

1:20 PMBeer Mile Laps

2:00 PMBeer Relay Heats

2:30 PMBeer Relay Finals

3:30 PMAwards

4:00 PMAfterparty

Course Details

The Beer Mile is run on a standard 400m track: chug a beer, run a 400m lap, repeat four times, fastest legal time wins. Beer must be fully consumed inside the transition zone (the 9m stretch between the mile start line and the 400m finish line) before setting off on each lap. Cans or bottles must be at least 355mL (12oz), opened only once inside the transition zone, with no tampering (no puncturing, squeezing, or straws). Vomiting incurs one penalty lap at the end regardless of how many times it happens. For record attempts, video proof is required, and total remaining liquid across all 4 beers must be under 120ml.

Getting There

Ulinzi Sports Complex is on Langata Road, approximately 10.1km from Nairobi CBD, around 20 minutes via Raila Odinga Way and Langata Road (traffic-dependent, sometimes the fastest route despite the distance). From the CBD, take Cabral Street onto Moi Avenue, follow Kenyatta Avenue to the roundabout, then continue via Valley Road and Raila Odinga Way onto Langata Road to the venue.

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