Oktoberfest Half Marathon
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Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K
The Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K takes place on October 3, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Both races start and finish at Hi-Wire Brewing’s River Arts District Beer Garden, 284 Lyman St, and run through parts of Asheville and the River Arts District near the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Available distances:
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- 5K
Both courses are USATF certified. The route was rebuilt in 2025 after flood damage to the River Arts District in 2024. The field is capped at 1,000 runners. The half marathon follows a flat layout described as suitable for fast times, while the 5K tours the River Arts District.
Race entries include a finisher medal for both distances, professional chip timing, a short sleeved technical t-shirt, a collectible race bib, and a Hi-Wire beer for participants aged 21 or older or a nonalcoholic option. The event offers family friendly elements for the 5K, including costume awards and middle of the pack awards.
The event notes past disruption from flooding in 2024 and a course rebuild in 2025, and it is presented alongside local partners and sponsors connected with Asheville’s running and beer communities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
