2025 Key City Foundation Oktoberfest 5k Fun Run

Saturday, October 4, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Frederick, Maryland

$20.00–$45.00 · 6 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic community celebration at the 2025 Key City Foundation Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Frederick! This spirited event kicks off at 10:30 AM, with registration opening at 8:30 AM, making it the perfect Saturday outing for friends and family alike. Runners and walkers are encouraged to don their favorite costumes to add an extra layer of fun to the festivities!

Participants can choose between a 5K or a 1-mile race, with medals awarded to the top finishers in various age categories. Plus, kids aged 10 and under can join in for free! Enjoy the lively Family Fun Zone and join the post-race celebration at Prospect Point Brewery. Proceeds from this event will support youth sports initiatives and a nonprofit partner, making your participation even more meaningful. Don’t miss out on this exciting day filled with health, community, and a touch of Oktoberfest spirit!

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Races

5k - Key City Foundation Oktoberfest

Incl. 5K Race Tshirt

Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 6, 2025. Medals provided for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for the 5K and 1M. Additional medals for 1st place finishers in age categories: 5K age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years. 1M age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years.

10:30 AM EDT

$45.00

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5k - Frontline Worker Registration

Incl. 5K Race Tshirt

Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 6, 2025. Medals provided for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for the 5K and 1M. Additional medals for 1st place finishers in age categories: 5K age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years. 1M age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years.

10:30 AM EDT

$30.00

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1M Fun Run (or Walk)

Incl. 5K Race Tshirt

Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 6, 2025. Medals provided for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for the 5K and 1M. Additional medals for 1st place finishers in age categories: 5K age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years. 1M age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years.

11:00 AM EDT

$35.00

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1M Fun Run (or Walk) - Frontline Worker

Incl. T-Shirt

Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 6, 2025. Medals provided for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for the 5K and 1M. Additional medals for 1st place finishers in age categories: 5K age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years. 1M age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years.

11:00 AM EDT

$20.00

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Purchase Oktoberfest 5k TShirt ONLY

Incl. 5K Race Tshirt

Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 6, 2025.

9:00 AM EDT

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Asa 5k

Incl. 5K Race Tshirt

Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 6, 2025.

10:00 AM EDT

$45.00

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Organiser's description

THE KEY CITY FOUNDATION 5K OKTOBERFEST FUN RUN TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 AND WILL BE A GREAT TIME FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. IT IS OCTOBER, SO BONUS POINTS FOR THOSE RUNNERS BRAVE ENOUGH TO WEAR A COSTUME!

COME RUN (OR WALK) WITH US, ENJOY THE FAMILY FUN ZONE, AND CHECK OUT PROSPECT POINT BREWERY FOR THE AFTER PARTY. THE RUN STARTS AT 10:30AM AND REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 8:30AM.

PROCEEDS WILL HELP FUND ONGOING KEY CITY FOUNDATION YOUTH SPORTS INITIATIVES, LIKE FREE SPORTS SKILLS CLINICS AND OUR YOUTH LACROSSE PROGRAM. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO A NONPROFIT PARTNER.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF REBECCA SUBE PHOTOGRAPHY https://www.rebeccasubephotography.com.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFO!

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THERE IS A SPECIAL FRONT LINE WORKER DISCOUNT: WE WELCOME MILITARY PERSONNEL, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, TEACHERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS (POLICE/FIRE/EMS) TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS RATE! IT IS AVAILABLE UP UNTIL RACE DAY!

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KIDS 10 AND UNDER CAN REGISTER FOR FREE FOR THE 5K AND 1M. YOU WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE A COMMEMORATIVE RACE TEE SHIRT FOR KIDS 10 AND UNDER WHEN YOU REGISTER THEM.

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ALL RACE REGISTRANTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE FAMILY FUN ZONE!

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MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED FOR OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS FOR THE 5K AND THE 1M.

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ADDITIONAL MEDALS FOR 1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN AGE CATEGORIES FOR THE 5K:
10 AND UNDER, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71+ AND THE OLDEST FINSHER

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RUNNING STROLLERS ARE WELCOME.

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DOGS ARE WELCOME TO ACCOMPANY RUNNERS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY LAWS, RUNNERS WITH DOGS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO PICK UP ANY WASTE.

_Key City Athletics Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. _