Der Bier Lauf Peoria Oktoberfest
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Der Bier Lauf Peoria Oktoberfest 5K
Der Bier Lauf Peoria Oktoberfest 5K is a German themed run and walk held on the Peoria Riverfront Oktoberfest fairgrounds on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The event location is 200 Northeast Water Street, Peoria, IL. The event is organized by the Peoria Park District and the Peoria German-American Society, with timing and scoring provided by ShaZam Racing. The run supports CWTC as a fundraising beneficiary.
The event program includes the following options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Walk (untimed)
- 0.0K (race benefits without running)
Race registration includes two drink tokens, Sunday entry to Oktoberfest, and a race packet. Packet pickup is available Friday, 9/18 at RC Outfitters and on Sunday, 9/20 at the Gateway Building; pickups may be completed for friends and family. Live results and timing are provided by the event timing partner.
Awards are given by gun time for overall and masters categories and by gun time for age groups. Overall awards include top male and female and top masters (40+). Age group awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in standard age brackets.
Registration fees are listed for each event and vary by registration period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
