ARC Oktoberfest 6k & Kids Pumpkin Dash & Virtual ARC Oktoberfest 6k

Saturday, October 7, 2023 Past event

10:30 AM CDT

Altoona, Iowa

Free–$43.40 · 3 races

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the ARC Oktoberfest 6k and Kids Pumpkin Dash on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, in Altoona, Polk! Kicking off at 9:30 AM, this exciting race invites runners and walkers of all ages to experience the beautiful bike trails of Altoona. Embrace the spirit of Oktoberfest by dressing up in your best German costumes and enjoy a lively atmosphere while supporting a great cause.

Before the main event, kids aged 2-10 can join the Kids Pumpkin Dash at 9:15 AM, featuring a fun 0.25-mile loop where every child will receive a race medal and a mini pumpkin to decorate. The race is stroller-friendly, ensuring families can participate together, but please remember to leave furry friends at home. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option is available, complete with a race shirt and finisher medal for participants who submit their results. Your registration supports the Altoona Kids Cafe, helping provide free lunches and programs to local youth. Don’t miss out on this incredible community event—mark your calendars and get ready for a day of celebration and giving back!

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Races

ARC Oktoberfest 6k

Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long sleeve technical shirt

ARC Oktoberfest 6k is an out and back course on the bike trails of Altoona.

10:30 AM CDT

$43.40

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Kids Pumpkin Dash

Fun kids race before the 6k. All participants will get a bib and finisher award. Race will be on grass for kids safety.

10:15 AM CDT

Free

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ARC Oktoberfest 6k Virtual Run/Walk
Virtual

Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long sleeve technical shirt

Not available for the actual race but want to support us and get swag? This is for you! Run on the course or on your own course. Not eligible for race day prizes. Make sure to submit your results if you would like to get a finisher medal.

10:30 AM CDT

$43.40

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Organiser's description

WE NOW HAVE A VIRTUAL RACE OPTION IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON 10/7.
CHARITY PARTNER: ALTOONA KIDS CAFE

Altoona Running Club's 3rd annual running of the ARC Oktoberfest 6k will be held October 7th, 2023 at 9:30AM. ARC had a great time hosting this event last year and have even more ideas to make it better in 2023! With the Oktoberfest theme we are encouraging everyone to break out their best German costumes and dress up as well! The race will be starting near the plaza just to the west of Hy-Vee in Altoona, behind Swain Chiropractic and Brightside Aleworks. The course is an out and back on the beautiful bike trails of Altoona. Our race is open to all runners and walkers. Strollers are allowed. Please leave the puppy at home though. We will have two way traffic on the course so please pay careful attention to children if they are joining you.

Before the 6k there will be a kids pumpkin dash starting at 9:15AM near the start/finish line of the 6k. This free event is open to children ages 2-10 with appropriate age splits. The dash will be roughly a 0.25 mile loop that will start and finish at the 6k start finish line. It will be partially on grass and partially on pavement. All participants will receive a race medal and a mini pumpkin that they can decorate after their run. Make sure to stay up to date by liking our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AltoonaRunning

Again this year we are offering a virtual option for those of you that can't make it to the event on race day but still would like to support our race and our charity efforts. Virtual race will include a race shirt for every registrant and a finisher medal for those that submit their results. If you do not submit your results you will not get a medal shipped. Shirts/medals will ship after the 10/15 results deadline.

Help us make a difference in the community with our local charity partner Altoona Kids Cafe. They support the youth of east Polk county through their summer program providing free lunches and programs. Your registration will help us make a donation to this organization. If you feel compelled to help more there is also a donation option on the registration form.