OktoberFest Run
Participants can run or walk through courses decorated with pumpkins and scarecrows, choosing between 5k, 10k, and two-mile options. The morning festivities include a costume contest where Lederhosen is encouraged, as well as a spirit award competition. At the finish line celebration, runners receive a custom medal, a warm Bavarian soft pretzel, a cold Oktoberfest beer for those 21 and older, and a locally grown pumpkin to take home.
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Tickets
5k Run Walk: $49.70 including a $4.70 fee; the page also shows a struck-through $55 price. Ages 0–9: $28.50. 10k Run: $49.70 including a $4.70 fee. 2 Mile (Non-Timed): $49.70 including a $4.70 fee; ages 0–9: $28.50. Virtual Run: $60.30 including a $5.30 fee. All registrations receive a shirt and medal; the described Oktoberfest experience includes the listed pretzel, 21+ beer, and pumpkin.
Hours
Race options are listed at 8:00AM PDT. Packet pickup is Saturday Oct 10, 11AM to 2 PM.
Food & Drink
The finish includes a warm Bavarian soft pretzel and a cold Oktoberfest beer for participants 21 and older.
Parking
Parking at Woodward Park is paid: $5 per vehicle for a daily pass, $3 per vehicle for drivers or passengers aged 65+, or $50 for an annual pass. Pay at one of the 15 digital stations with credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, or use the ParkMobile app. Cash is not used at the entry booths. There is a 20-minute grace period after entering the park to complete parking registration.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed on the course or at the event for safety reasons.
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Tips & Advice
- Parking at Woodward Park must be paid at a digital kiosk or via the ParkMobile app within a 20-minute grace period of entering.
- A friend or family member can pick up your packet ahead of time if you provide them with your confirmation QR code.
- Leave pets at home, as dogs are not permitted on the course or at the event.
Special Events & Promotions
- For 2026, the event moves to Woodward Park’s Shinzen Activity Area, with more room for the race experience.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with race registration?
Registration includes an official technical event shirt, a custom finisher medal, professional chip timing (for timed distances), a warm Bavarian soft pretzel, a cold Oktoberfest beer for participants 21 and older, and a locally grown pumpkin.
Are dogs allowed to participate?
No, dogs are not allowed on the course or at the event for safety reasons.
Can someone else pick up my race packet for me?
Yes, someone else may pick up your packet if you send them the unique QR code received in your confirmation email.
Are restrooms available on site?
Yes, porta-potties are available near the start line, and park-provided restrooms are located near the finish line inside the Shinzen Garden Activities Area.
Is there a costume contest?
Yes, there is a costume contest with Lederhosen encouraged, in addition to a Spirit Award competition.
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