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Summer Vibes Bike Rally & Run
Beer Relay runners charging out of the exchange zone

Running event · 10am to 1pm · 21+

Run. Drink. Repeat.

It is the love child of trail running and beer drinking. Run a 2.5 mile lap, drink an Oskar Blues beer, pass the baton, chill. Three hours later the team with the most laps in the shortest time wins Altra shoes.

Teams of 2 or 4Beer every lapOskar BluesFrom $85/pp
The Beer Relay logo Oskar Blues
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How it works

Six steps to glory

  1. Runners leaving the start line 1

    All teams start their first runner on the course.

  2. Runner chugging a can at the exchange 2

    Finish your lap, then drink your choice of an Oskar Blues beer or Wild Basin seltzer.

  3. High five at the exchange zone 3

    Pass the 'baton' to your teammate once you finish the beer.

  4. Runner descending the grassy trail 4

    Your teammate runs the next lap.

  5. Team tents on the hillside by the course 5

    You chill and recover until the next lap.

  6. Cheering crowd at the exchange zone 6

    Repeat. The team with the most laps in the shortest time wins!

The lap

2.5 miles. 254ft of gain. Killer views. Fun mixed terrain.

Singletrack up to the Lyons L and a run through the festival every lap. Course details

Runner celebrating with arms up on the hillside
Top team wins Altras

Beer Relay lap

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History

Since 2016, in three states

The Beer Relay was first run in 2016 and has been produced in 3 states. It was created to be the ultimate mix of fun with friends, great running and a chance to demo our partners' gear. You will love the laps, but you will have just as much fun hanging out in between.

Following the relay, enjoy the concert, chill out in the leisure pool and party with your new friends.

Beer Relay finishers celebrating together

Rules and FAQ

The fine print

  • Run as many laps as possible within 3 hours. The team with the most laps in the shortest time wins.
  • Only 1 runner from a team is allowed on course at one time.
  • Runners can run multiple laps at a time, but must drink a beer in between laps.
  • Beer Relay runners must drink a beer after each lap, before passing the baton. The can must be proven empty before the pass.
  • Timing is fully automated. Each team is equipped with an RFID chip.
  • Each team has one baton / timing belt that passes from the finishing runner to the next.
  • Staff can run a sobriety / balance check on any participant if there is reason to believe they could cause harm to themselves.
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