HRCA Oktoberfest 5K
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Event overview
The HRCA Oktoberfest 5K takes place on September 26, 2026 in Littleton, Colorado (zip code 80129). The event is part of the HRCA race series and is presented by CU Medicine. Registration has tiered pricing and a reduced price for ages 2 to 12. All participants receive a race t-shirt, a custom giveaway, a custom race bib, a pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks, and a post-race beer from Living the Dream Brewing. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category (Male, Female, Non-Binary). Standard age-group awards are listed from 7 & under through 70+.
Course and logistics
The course starts and finishes on Dorchester Street and goes through neighborhoods, along the Foothills Trail and Diamond K Trail, past Kistler Park, and returns to Town Center South. The course has a total ascent of 144 ft and reaches a maximum elevation of 5,773 ft. One aid station with water is located at Kistler Park, around 1.5 miles into the route. Dogs and strollers are allowed; organizers ask runners with dogs or strollers to start toward the back. Packet pickup is available on race morning at the race start, with pre-race pickup encouraged. Parking is free in the Highlands Ranch Town Center parking garage or nearby areas. All registrations are final; refunds are not offered. A hidden blue kettlebell on course carries a $100 prize for the finder who returns it to the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
