Single Speed Beer Mile- Des Moines
About this race
Whether you're a competitive runner, looking for a unique challenge, or someone who loves a great time with great people, the Single Speed Beer Mile delivers an adrenaline-filled atmosphere unlike any other. Expect cheering crowds, hilarious moments, friendly rivalries, and stories you'll be telling long after you cross the finish line.
Four beers. Four laps. One unforgettable experience.
Why Sign Up?
A one-of-a-kind event you won't find at your typical road race
Incredible spectator energy and nonstop entertainment
Post race party with live music
Perfect for runners, beer enthusiasts, and adventurous first-timers
An unforgettable combination of fitness, fun, and community. Gather your friends, form a team, or take on the challenge solo. Whether your goal is victory, survival, or simply having the most fun possible, the Single Speed Beer Mile is your chance to be part of something truly epic.
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Pick your distance
Running
Beer Mile
4 Beers, 4 Laps, 1 unforgettable race!
Beer Mile Relay
Grab your team of 4 and complete the beer mile! Each person will do 1 Beer and 1 Lap before passing the baton.
Beer Mile (DSM 8/1 & Waterloo 8/8)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Des Moines, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 8:32 PM local time (CDT) in Des Moines on August 1, 2026 — 14h 22m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 69 Des Moines events
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