Olentangy Beer Mile 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 1:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Lewis Center, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olentangy Beer Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 21, 20261:00 PM | $35$40 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Olentangy Beer Mile RELAY | Relay | Nov 21, 20261:00 PM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $40 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Olentangy Beer Mile: $35 until Oct 2, then $40 until Nov 2, then $45 until Nov 20, then $50 until Nov 21.
- Olentangy Beer Mile RELAY: $35 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 23 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Ohio, which costs $28.50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Olentangy Beer Mile starts at 1:00 PM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
303 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2022 results
All resultsOlentangy Beer Mile
Olentangy Beer Mile RELAY
Aggregated from official results (RacePenguin) for Olentangy Beer Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Olentangy Beer Mile?
At the 2022 Olentangy Beer Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 8:46 or better, the top quarter in 9:30, and half the field in 12:13; the last tenth came in after 22:12.
At the 2022 Olentangy Beer Mile RELAY, the fastest tenth finished in 6:25 or better, the top quarter in 6:42, and half the field in 8:21; the last tenth came in after 11:10.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Ohio 1-mile races
The fastest quarter of the 2022 1-mile race field finished under 9:30, against 11:33 in a typical Ohio 1-mile race, so times here run 18 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 58°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 303 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 950 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (May 14, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Olentangy Beer Mile?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $35, entry is about 23 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Ohio, which costs $28.50 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, Relay.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2022, 55 runners finished the Olentangy Beer Mile; the median finish was 12:13 and the winner ran 7:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2022 1-mile race field finished under 9:30, against 11:33 in a typical Ohio 1-mile race, so times here run 18 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 303 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035.
From the organizers
Olentangy Beer Mile!
What: 4 laps. 4 beers. 1 mile
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:00pm
Where: Olentangy River Brewing Company (303 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035)
All participants must be 21 years of age to participate. This includes designated drivers. No exceptions.
Swag: Each participant will receive the following:
Wood Street Sports T-Shirt.
The required beer for the beer mile.
Honor and glory for a lifetime.
Cost: Must include the name of your Designated Driver or intended ride sharing service during registration! Designated drivers receive free entry to the event!
Individual
Through September 30 – $35
October 1-31 – $40
November 1-16 – $45
Race Day – $50 (t-shirt sizes are limited!)
Relay Options: