The Wurst 5K & Brat Trot - Kent
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The Wurst 5K and The Brat Trot
This Oktoberfest themed, untimed fun run and walk takes place on October 10, 2026, at Heritage Park in downtown Kent, Ohio. Registration and race activities are based at Heritage Park below the Oktoberfest area.
Distances:
- 5K (The Wurst 5K)
- 1 Mile (The Brat Trot)
Registration opens July 30, 2026 at 21:00 and closes October 10, 2026 at 08:00. The registration fee for The Wurst 5K is $25.00 and for The Brat Trot is $15.00. The event is described as untimed and intended as a fun run or walk.
Registration for The Wurst 5K includes a custom race bib, a pretzel necklace, a 16oz beer, a brat, and a Wurst 5K fanny pack for the first 100 registrants. Registration for The Brat Trot includes a custom race bib, a pretzel necklace, NORKA root beer, and a brat. Participants under 21 in The Wurst 5K will receive root beer instead of beer.
Costumes are encouraged. The event notes that people of all ages and abilities are welcome and that the running activities occur alongside the Oktoberfest festivities in downtown Kent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
