Fusion Beer Mile

Registration and Check In will begin at 1pm in the field next to the Odessa Brew Fest.

The first heat will begin at 2pm.  

Please make sure you are checked in and ready to go by 2pm.

You will be emailed your heat prior to the race to you can plan accordingly.

*We highly recommend you do not PRE GAME the Beer Mile :)

Awards will be based off the fastest time the beer mile is completed in. 

There are no age group awards for this event.

All beers must be consumed completely in order to qualify for an award.

Individual Beer Mile

Overall Top 5 Male/Female

Team Beer Mile 

Overall Top 5 Teams

(teams could be same sex or coed)

You must be 21 years old to compete and show valid identification at registration.  No exceptions.

Your registration does NOT include entry into the Brew Fest.

However you can purchase your ticket by clicking HERE!

Find out more about the Odessa Brew Fest HERE!

Each participant must register themselves.

During the event the team will decide who is running/drinking first.

That participant will run/drink the first leg of the race.

Once this participant has completed their two beers and half mile, they will give their bib to their partner so they can complete the last leg.

The Fusion Beer Mile is happening in the field next to the Odessa Brew Fest.

You will start in the field next to the Brew Fest.  Consume your 1st beer,

Then you will run out a 1/4 mile.  Consume your 2nd beer.

Run back to where you started.  Consume your 3rd beer.

Run back out into the field.  Consume your 4th beer.

Then run to the finish area.

The Friends of Fusion Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization that provides assistance and support for children, young adults, and first responders in the State of Delaware. We also support organizations which provide help and services to the same populations.

1. Individual: Each competitor drinks four cans of beer and runs four 1/4 miles.

You will consume a beer (beer 1).  Turn over the beer can over your head to show the volunteers it is empty.  Then run a quarter mile. 

Consume another beer (beer 2). Turn over the beer can over your head to show the volunteers it is empty.  Then run a quarter mile. 

Consume another beer (beer 3).  Turn over the beer can over your head to show the volunteers it is empty. Then run a quarter mile. 

Consume another beer (beer 4).  Turn over the beer can over your head to show the volunteers it is empty. Then run a quarter mile.

2. Team: Each person has to drink 2 beers and run (2) 1/4 miles.

Person #1.  You will consume a beer (beer 1).  Turn over the beer can over your head to show the volunteers it is empty. Then run a quarter mile. 

Consume another beer (beer 2).  Turn over the beer can over your head to show the volunteers it is empty. Then run a quarter mile.

Then Person #2 takes over.

Person #2 

You will consume a beer (beer 3).  Turn over the beer can over your head to show the volunteers it is empty. Then run a quarter mile. 

Consume another beer (beer 4).  Turn over the beer can over your head to show the volunteers it is empty. Then run a quarter mile.

3. All beer must be consumed before the lap has begun, within the transition area. You must turn your can over your head and show the volunteer the can is empty.

4. Competitors must drink cans of beer and the contents will be no less than 12oz. Beer is provided.  You are not allowed to bring your own beer.

5. No specialized cans or bottles may be used that give an advantage by allowing the beer to pour at a faster rate. “Super mega mouth cans” or “vortex bottles” and other such containers are prohibited.

6. Beer cans must not be tampered with in any manner. No shotgunning or puncturing of the can except for opening the can by the tab at the top.

7. Beer must be a minimum of 5% alcohol by volume. The beer must be a fermented alcoholic beverage brewed from malt and flavored with hops.

8. Each beer can must not be opened until the competitor enters the transition zone on each lap.

9. Competitors who vomit before they finish the race must complete one penalty lap at the end of the race. Immediately after the completion of their 4th lap.

10. You must have a designated driver to bring you home.