Urban Mile of Beer

  • Sat, June 27, 2026
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Event summary

The Urban Beer Mile in Barcelos is a unique urban race taking place on June 27, 2026, at the Parque da Cidade de Barcelos. This event features a 1-mile (approximately 1,609 meters) race on a dirt and uneven surface.

Participants must be 18 years or older and the race combines running with beer drinking: athletes drink a beer before each of the four 400-meter laps, totaling four beers and four laps. The fastest athlete wins, with penalties for not finishing beers or vomiting.

The race is organized in blocks of 16 athletes starting every 15 minutes between 15:00 and 20:00, creating a festive and competitive atmosphere. All finishers receive a medal, and top athletes receive prizes including tech gadgets.

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Start/finish locations: Parque da Cidade de Barcelos

Start times per category/distance: Blocks of 16 athletes start every 15 minutes between 15:00 and 20:00

Participants limit: 300

Registration deadline: June 20, 2026

Surface types: Dirt and uneven terrain

Course format: Four laps of 400 meters each, total 1 mile (approx. 1,609 meters)

Timing method: Online classification updated after each block

Bib pick-up time and location: June 27, 2026, from 09:00 at Parque da Cidade de Barcelos near start/finish

Prizes:
• Overall top 3 (male/female): 1st iPhone 13, 2nd Apple Watch, 3rd AirPods 4
• Top 3 per start block: iTag
• Fastest lap (male/female): AirTag
• All finishers receive a finisher medal

Toilets and aid station placement: Public toilets at park entrance; free showers at nearby gym with bib


Barcelos, Braga

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: t-shirt, bib, partner gifts, other offers
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + online live results updated after each start block
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance at start, course, and finish
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: final refreshment after race
🚿 Showers available at nearby gym (Justfit) with bib
📸 Image rights authorized for event photography and video


FAQ

How do I get to the event?

The event takes place at Parque da Cidade de Barcelos. Public toilets are available at the park entrance and showers are provided at the nearby Justfit gym about 300 meters from the start.

Can children participate?

Participation is only allowed for athletes aged 18 years or older.

How do I register?

Registrations must be made online at www.milhaurbanadacerveja.pt. The registration deadline is June 20, 2026.

What is the race surface?

The race is run on dirt and uneven terrain within the park.

Is special clothing or equipment required?

The race requires no special equipment beyond standard running attire. Participants receive a t-shirt and bib as part of the kit.

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