Nashville Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run - 25th Annual Event
Join us for the 25th Annual Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run, a highlight of Nashville's oldest and largest festival, the Nashville Oktoberfest! This exciting race winds through the charming streets of the Historic Germantown Neighborhood in downtown Nashville. All proceeds directly benefit the Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
What Your Registration Includes:
- FREE Oktoberfest 5K Race T-Shirt
- FREE 20 oz. Beer (or Wine*)
- FREE Entry into the Oktoberfest festival on Race Day
*Alcoholic beverages are for participants 21+ with valid ID. Beer is available immediately after the race, and wine can be redeemed at any Oktoberfest Beer Station.
Registration Rates:
- $40: July
- $48: August
- $53: September - October 1st
- $58: October 2nd (On-site)
- $65: October 3rd (Day of Race - On-site)
Prizes & Awards:
Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall finishers, masters, and top 3 finishers in each age category (5-year age groups). Additionally, awards will be given to the top 3 companies in each division of the Corporate Challenge, with teams competing based on company size using cross-country scoring, handicapped by age and gender.
Event Details & Schedule:
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: 7th Ave N at Madison Street, Nashville, TN
Race Course: 5K through Historic Germantown Neighborhood
Packet Pick-Up:
Race packets can be picked up at the 5K Race Registration Tent at the Nashville Oktoberfest (located on 7th Ave N at the corner of 7th Ave N and Jefferson St).
- Friday, October 2: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday, October 3 (Day of Race): 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Important Notes:
- Online registration closes at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- On-site registration and packet pick-up are available during specified hours.
- Participants must complete the course within 1 hour.
- Use of headphones is discouraged.
- Strollers should be lined up at the rear.
- Pets are not allowed on the course.
- Parking is limited; carpooling and ride-sharing are strongly encouraged. Parking is available in the State of Tennessee lot at the corner of James Robertson Pkwy and Rosa Parks Blvd (approx. 3 blocks from the start line).
Race Management provided by the Nashville Striders.
