Brothers of Mercy Oktoberfest & Race to Remember

  • Date Fri 11th September 2026
  • Time 5:30PM EDT
  • Location Clarence, New York
  • Price $25.00 - $30.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Brothers of Mercy Oktoberfest & Race to Remember on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Clarence, Erie. This vibrant community event not only celebrates the joyous spirit of Oktoberfest but also honors the 25th anniversary of September 11th, bringing together runners, walkers, families, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening of remembrance, connection, and celebration.

The festivities kick off at 5:30 PM with an exciting Oktoberfest party featuring live music from the Polka Boyz, delicious authentic German cuisine including bratwurst and Bavarian pretzels, and a variety of international beers. At 6:30 PM, participants can gear up for the certified 5K run/walk that meanders through the scenic suburban streets and the picturesque Tillman Wildlife Management Area, culminating back at the campus for post-race festivities. With a special ceremony of remembrance planned, this event is a heartfelt tribute to the lives impacted by 9/11, showcasing the strength and unity of our community. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful occasionโ€”register today and secure your spot in the race and the celebration!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR OKTOBERFEST & RACE TO REMEMBER, A MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY EVENT HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH WHILE BRINGING TOGETHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS FOR AN EVENING OF REMEMBRANCE, CONNECTION, AND CELEBRATION.

THE EVENING BEGINS WITH OUR OKTOBERFEST PARTY AT 5:30 PM, FOLLOWED BY THE 5K RUN/WALK AT 6:30 PM. PARTICIPANTS WILL TAKE ON A CERTIFIED 5K COURSE THAT WINDS THROUGH SECURE SUBURBAN STREETS AND THE PICTURESQUE TILLMAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA BEFORE RETURNING TO CAMPUS FOR FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC, RAFFLES, AND POST-RACE FESTIVITIES.

THIS YEARS EVENT WILL INCLUDE A CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE, OFFERING A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIVES IMPACTED BY 9/11 AND RECOGNIZE THE STRENGTH, UNITY, AND RESILIENCE THAT CONTINUE TO BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER.

ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AND DANCING WITH THE POLKA BOYZ, AUTHENTIC GERMAN FOOD INCLUDING BRATWURST, GERMAN POTATO SALAD, BAVARIAN PRETZELS, AND MORE, PLUS INTERNATIONAL BEER INCLUDING PREMIUM BEER DONATED BY HOFBR"AUHAUS. GUESTS CAN ALSO TAKE PART IN BASKET RAFFLES FEATURING GREAT PRIZES AND LOCAL FAVORITES.

EVENT SCHEDULE
OKTOBERFEST PARTY: 5:30 PM
5K RUN/WALK: 6:30 PM

REGISTRATION & PRICING
5K RUN/WALK: $30 THROUGH AUGUST 11
5K RUN/WALK: $35 FROM AUGUST 12 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10
PARTY ONLY: $25 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10
KIDS 10 AND UNDER: FREE

5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE POST-RACE OKTOBERFEST PARTY. THE FIRST 300 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT.

WHETHER YOU RUN, WALK, OR SIMPLY COME TO ENJOY THE PARTY, THIS EVENT IS A CHANCE TO REMEMBER, HONOR, AND GATHER AS A COMMUNITY. SEE LESS

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk (Includes Octoberfest Party)

    Incl. Long Sleeve Shirt to the First 300

    Fri 11th September 2026 (6:30PM EDT)

    $30.00

  • Oktoberfest Party Only

    Fri 11th September 2026 (5:30PM EDT)

    $25.00

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Location

Brothers of Mercy Center, 4520 Ransom Rd., Clarence, 14031, NY, United States

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