Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k
Join us for the Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k in Asheville, North Carolina. This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Race Day Details:
- Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM EDT
- 5k starts at 7:45 AM EDT
- 3-hour limit for the Half Marathon course aid (course aid stops at 10:30 AM)
- 1-hour time limit for the 5k course aid
- Both courses are USATF Certified.
Included in registration fee:
- Technical t-shirt
- Custom race bib
- Finisher medal
- Post-race beverage
- Chip timed race
Virtual Option: Run a half marathon distance or a 5k distance on your own terms. Register for the virtual option for the distance you want to run. Race t-shirts, bibs and finisher medal will be mailed the week after the race.
Group Discounts: Register 5 or more people at the same time, in the same transaction and receive 10% off registration. Mix and match 5k, Half or Virtual runners.
Event Schedule:
- Fri, October 2, 2026: Early Packet Pick Up Opens 3:00 PM - Closes 7:00 PM
- Sat, October 3, 2026: Race Day Packet Pick Up Opens 6:15 AM - Closes 7:15 AM
- Sat, October 3, 2026: Half Marathon Starts 7:30 AM
- Sat, October 3, 2026: 5k Starts 7:45 AM
- Sat, October 3, 2026: 5k Awards (tentative) 8:45 AM
