2024 Key City Foundation Octoberfest 5k Fun Run

Saturday, October 5, 2024 Past event

11:00 AM EDT

Frederick, Maryland

$20.00–$45.00 · 7 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 2024 Key City Foundation Octoberfest 5K Fun Run on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the vibrant city of Frederick! This exciting event kicks off at 10:30 AM, with registration opening at 8:30 AM, welcoming participants of all ages to enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to stroll with friends and family, don’t forget to embrace the festive spirit and wear your favorite costume!

The 5K run promises to be a lively experience, complete with a Family Fun Zone featuring games, a DJ, and activities for everyone. Runners will also have the opportunity to relax at the Beer Garden (21 and older) after the race, where a complimentary drink ticket awaits. Plus, kids aged 10 and under can participate for free in both the 5K and 1-mile race, with an optional commemorative race t-shirt available for purchase. Proceeds from this event will support youth sports initiatives and benefit local nonprofit Girls on the Run Mid and Western Maryland. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, have fun, and make a difference in the community!

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5k

5K Race Tshirt

Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt, admission to the beer garden (21 years and older), and 1 free drink ticket. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 15, 2024. 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

5K Race Tshirt

Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt, admission to the beer garden (21 years and older), and 1 free drink ticket. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 15, 2024. 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)

5K Race Tshirt

Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt, admission to the beer garden (21 years and older), and 1 free drink ticket. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 15, 2024. 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

T-Shirt

Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt, admission to the beer garden (21 years and older), and 1 free drink ticket. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 15, 2024. 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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Beer Garden Admission Only - Must be 21 Years or Older

Admission includes 1 free drink ticket.

11:00 AM EDT

$20.00

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Purchase Octoberfest 5k TShirt ONLY

5K Race Tshirt

Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 15, 2024.

9:00 AM EDT

$20.00

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Asa 5k

5K Race Tshirt

Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by September 15, 2024.

10:00 AM EDT

$45.00

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Organiser's description

THE KEY CITY FOUNDATION 5K OCTOBERFEST FUN RUN TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 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 A LOCAL BREWERY. 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 OUR NONPROFIT PARTNER GIRLS ON THE RUN MID AND WESTERN MARYLAND https://www.gotrmidmd.org.

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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RACE REGISTRANTS 21 YEARS AND OLDER WILL RECEIVE ACCESS TO THE BEER GARDEN AND 1 DRINK TICKET.

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IF YOU'RE MORE CHEERLEADER THAN RUNNER, THERE IS A BEER GARDEN ONLY OPTION (MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER) WHICH INCLUDES 1 DRINK TICKET.

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ALL RACE REGISTRANTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE FAMILY FUN ZONE WITH DJ, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES!

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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 YEARS; 21-35 YEARS; 36-49 YEARS; 50-64 YEARS; 65+ YEARS; OLDEST FINISHER

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ADDITIONAL MEDALS FOR 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS FOR THE 1M:
10 AND UNDER

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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. _