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Mammoth BUFF - Beer Mile Run

Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:30 PM PDT

Location
Mammoth Lakes, CA
6201 Minaret Rd, 93546
Featured distance
1 Miles
Type
RUN
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At a glance

A spirited 1-mile beer (or sparkling water) run in Mammoth Lakes, blending Oktoberfest vibes with a unique, timed challenge.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Embrace a spirited challenge at the Mammoth BUFF - Beer Mile Run, a lively event inspired by the tradition of Oktoberfest's Bier Run. This unique 1-mile race in Mammoth Lakes invites you to complete three laps, each punctuated by a 12-oz beer or sparkling water. It's a fun way to keep the party going, offering a blend of lighthearted competition and a distinctive format. Awards await top finishers, and times contribute to the larger Mammoth TUFF BUFF Category.

What to expect

  • Run three 0.3-mile laps around the Lincoln House building.
  • Enjoy a 12-oz beer or sparkling water before each lap.
  • Compete for awards, with times contributing to the Mammoth TUFF BUFF Category.

Standout details

  • Beer Mile format (or sparkling water option)
  • Inspired by Oktoberfest's Bier Run
  • Part of the Mammoth TUFF BUFF Category
  • Awards for BUFFEST Woman & Man

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Vibe Check

Steady Effort

altitude

  • High altitude

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

In honor of what once was Oktoberfest’s Bier Run, we now host our own beer run to keep the party going. Participate in the run AND the ride to be entered into the BUFF Category for Mammoth TUFF. Scored as an Omnium on time.

Date Friday, September 18, 2026

Time 3pm-4:15pm: Pick up bib and swag in The Village at Mammoth 4:30PM: Race begins

Race Entry Fee $30

All participants will receive three beers/water for the run.

Distance 3 laps of Lincoln House building in the Village Distance: 3 x 0.3 mile

Layout Race brief @ 4:30pm All runners start together @ 4:35

Format Back by popular demand are 12-oz beers and traditional format of: Drink 12oz beer, Run 0.3mi, Drink 12oz beer, Run 0.3mi, Drink 12oz beer, Run 0.3mi, Finish! You must run all three laps and drink 3x12oz beers to get a finishing time within 25minutes of the timing start. Sober? No problem! We will have 12-oz sparkling water cans available for you.

Awards 1st place, BUFFEST WOMAN & MAN, will each receive a special gift. Finishing times will be calculated into the BUFF Category omnium for awards on Sunday, Sept 20th.

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