Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
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About the race
Long Grove’s Oktoberfest event offers three race distances that start and finish at Brothers' Field in Historic Downtown Long Grove. The course runs through downtown Long Grove and surrounding neighborhoods and is almost entirely on paved streets. The event is chip timed and includes water stations; half marathon water stations also provide a sports drink.
- Half Marathon - finisher medal, chip timed, 3.5 hour course limit
- 10K - finisher medal, chip timed, 1.5 hour course limit
- 5K - chip timed, 1.5 hour course limit; finisher medal available as an add on
Participants can choose short sleeve or long sleeve event shirts; long sleeve is a paid upgrade. Packet pickup options include mailed delivery for a fee, a pre‑event pickup at Broken Earth Winery, or event day pickup (event morning pickup may involve a wait). A gear check is provided on site using clear bags.
The finish area features an Oktoberfest after party at Brothers' Field with brats on the grill and one complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and over. Pacers will be available for a range of goal times. Awards include finisher medals for the half marathon and 10K, and winner medals for top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall. The event partners with WINGS, a local charity focused on domestic violence and homelessness services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
