The Best Races - Camden
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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 : Camden, NJ
The Oktoberfest Run takes place at Wiggins Waterfront Park, Riverside Drive in Camden, New Jersey on September 26, 2026. The event offers multiple participation options, including in-person races and a virtual run option with digital training materials.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon 13.1
- Family 1 mile fun run
- Virtual run
The event is organized as a wave-based, capped group run; waves are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and a wait list or the virtual option is available when waves sell out. Participants of all paces and ages may run or walk; those under 18 attend with a guardian. Timing is optional: runners may track time with their own devices and submit results for posting, and coordinators can assist with timekeeping. No timing chips are used.
Registered participants receive a swag bag shipped to their US mailing address that includes a running T-shirt, a finisher towel or giveaway, a finisher medal, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an optional paid upgrade. Race bibs are provided on race day and final race details and course maps are emailed before the event. The organizer notes a postrace charity initiative that donates one dollar per mile logged after the race to participating charities; fundraising participation is optional. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
