The Best Races - Centennial
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Event Details
The Oktoberfest Run is a series of running events with a festive Oktoberfest theme. It takes place at Piney Creek Hollow Park in Centennial, Colorado. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Distances
Participants can choose from several distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual Run option for those who prefer to run on their own
Registration and Participation
The event is described as a smaller, private group run with a participant cap for each wave. All paces and ages are welcome to run or walk, with participants under 18 requiring a guardian. Official timing chips are not used; participants may optionally track their own time using running apps and submit it online.
Registration fees are listed as:
- 5K: $41.58
- 10K: $46.93
- Half-Marathon: $50.14
- Virtual Run: $41.58
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run: $39.44
Wave start times are 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Late runners can start upon arrival within a 3-hour window after the first wave.
What's Included
Registered participants receive a swag package shipped to their US mailing address, which includes a running t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a finisher's towel or giveaway. A digital training pack, online results, a certificate of completion, and an invitation to join a local running club are also provided. Race bibs are distributed on the day of the event.
Additional Information
The event also offers a charity initiative where, for every mile logged after the race, the organization donates $1 to a partnered charity (fundraising is optional). Businesses interested in sponsorship can find information on the organizer's website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
