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ARktoberfest Beer Mile 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
3:30 PM start (Chicago)
Location
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Entry fee
From $35
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Beer Mile1 MileOct 3, 20263:30 PM$35$40 after Sep 28, 2026–

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Entry fee schedule

  • $40 until Oct 3, then $45 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 59 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Arkansas, which costs $22 right now.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Beer Mile starts at 3:30 PM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

601 S. Baker St., Mountain Home, AR 72653

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Race details

Where
601 S. Baker St., Mountain Home, AR 72653Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
1 Mile
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is ARktoberfest Beer Mile?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
At $35, entry is about 59 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Arkansas, which costs $22 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?
1 Mile.
Where does it start?
601 S. Baker St., Mountain Home, AR 72653.

From the organizers

ARktoberfest Beer Mile hosted by Rapp's Barren Brewing in Mtn. Home, Arkansas.

2026 Start Time is 3:30 pm

This race provides beer for participants.

Completing the event requires participants to consume alcoholic beverages.

No one under 21 years of age is permitted to participate (or register).

There will not be an "alcohol free" category.

Beer Mile in a nutshell:

Chug a beer, then run a 1/4 mile, making a total of four loops.

Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile.

Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile.

Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile.

Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile to the finish line.

Course map on the PPE ARktoberfest Beer Mile page

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