Oktoberfest Half Marathon
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About the race
The Oktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K is an early October road race in Asheville, North Carolina. The field starts and finishes at Hi Wire Brewing's River Arts District Beer Garden at 284 Lyman Street. The half marathon route tours several Asheville neighborhoods, while the 5K routes the River Arts District. Registration is capped for the event; the organizer notes a total field limit of 1,000 runners for the year described.
The race returned after a cancellation year caused by flooding, and later editions used a revised course. Race entries include a finisher medal, a short sleeved technical race shirt, a collectible race bib, professional chip timing, and a post race beer from Hi Wire for those 21 and older or a nonalcoholic alternative. The 5K features costume awards and midpack awards. The event materials describe a family friendly atmosphere and note the finish area sits amid the Blue Ridge Mountains without requiring significant climbing during the course. Local partners and sponsors are listed by the organizer.
Photography from previous editions is available in multiple photo albums. Parking, awards details, lodging suggestions, refund and transfer policies, and race day information are provided by the organizer for those planning to attend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
