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Celebrate Oktoberfest with a run in Phoenix. Choose from 5K, 10K, or half marathon distances in this capped, untimed group event. All registered participants receive a race shirt, finisher's medal, and other perks shipped to their address.

Sat 26 Sep 2026

Phoenix, Arizona

Website Registration

13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Oktoberfest Run takes place at G.R. Herberger Park on East Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona. The event date is Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Distances

Participants can choose from several distances:

5K
10K
Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)
Family 1 Mile Fun Run A virtual run option is also available, which can be completed anytime and anywhere.

Event Details

The run is described as a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. Wave start times are offered at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM. All paces and ages are welcome, and participants may run or walk. No timing chips are used; participants may track their own time using an app. Race bibs are provided on the day of the event.

Participant Benefits

Registration includes several items shipped to a US mailing address: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

A running T-shirt
A finisher's medal
A finisher's towel or giveaway Other inclusions are a digital training pack, online results, a certificate of completion, and an invitation to join a local running club. An optional technical running shirt upgrade is available.