Oktoberfest Meiler Vier
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Oktoberfest Meiler Vier
The Oktoberfest Meiler Vier is a four mile run at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, scheduled for September 11, 2026. The event takes place as part of the Columbus Oktoberfest Festival.
Participant benefits listed for the event include an event shirt, a finisher's medal, a complimentary Oktoberfest beer (craft beer excluded), and a complimentary sausage. Parking at the Ohio Expo Center costs $15 per car; a complimentary parking pass is provided only to participants who pick up their packet at Fleet Feet Sports Lewis Center during the designated packet pick up times.
Packet pick up is hosted at Fleet Feet Sports Lewis Center, 1270 E. Powell Rd., Lewis Center 43035. Packet pick up times at Fleet Feet are Thursday, September 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Race day packet pick up will begin at 4 p.m. at the Ohio Expo Center.
Entry fees are listed as $45 through August 13 and $50 from August 14 through race day. A group discount reduces the fee by $5 per entry when three registrations are submitted with promo code 2026SAVE15. The event has a no refund policy; bib transfers are allowed for a $15 fee. Strollers are allowed. Pets are not allowed except for service animals trained to assist a person with a disability.
Organizers monitor weather forecasts and may alter or cancel the event for severe conditions. Visible lightning triggers a minimum 30 minute postponement. A flag warning system and additional water and medical support are used when needed. Past photos and results are archived for previous years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
