Oktoberfest Half Marathon

OCT

2

2027

Asheville autumn race on October 2, 2027 offering a half marathon and 5K, capped entries, with finish line beer at the Hi-Wire Beer Garden.

Sat 2 Oct 2027

Asheville, North Carolina

Website

13 miles 5 kilometers

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Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K : Asheville, North Carolina

The Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Asheville on October 2, 2027. The event offers two race distances and finishes at the Hi-Wire River Arts District Beer Garden in the River Arts District.

Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
5K

The half marathon route passes through several Asheville neighborhoods, including the River Arts District, historic Montford, Downtown, and Chicken Hill. The 5K runs through the RAD along the river. Race entries include a finisher medal, a short sleeved technical t-shirt, a collectible race bib, and professional chip timing. Entrants aged 21 and over may receive a Hi-Wire beer or a nonalcoholic alternative at the finish.

Registration is capped at 1,100 total entries for both races, with the 5K capped at 600 and the half marathon capped at 700. Registration for the 2027 event opens on December 1, 2026.

The Hi-Wire River Arts District Beer Garden is located at 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC 28801. The 5K includes costume awards and middle of the pack awards intended for recreational participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.