Odetoberfest

  • Date Sat 16th September 2023
  • Time 4:45PM EDT
  • Location Clarkston, Michigan
  • Price $22.19 - $181.19
  • Races 11 races
  • Distances 10 Mile, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at Odetoberfest on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in the picturesque Clarkston, Oakland! This vibrant festival celebrates the joy of running with a variety of race distances that cater to every level of runner. Kick off the day with the Odetoberfest Mile, a fast-paced out-and-back course, followed by the unique Pretzel Run at 4.66 miles and the stunning Air Castle challenge at 4.33 miles, showcasing scenic trails and the beautiful lakeshore.

As the fun continues, take on the Torschlusspanik relay, a thrilling 15-mile race split into six 2.5-mile loops, or finish the day with the whimsical Bavarian Mile, where you can enjoy a fizzy beverage of your choice! Whether you race solo or form a team to share the challenges and enjoy discounted registration, Odetoberfest promises an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, food, and festivities. Plus, for those looking to extend the fun, camping is available for just $5 per person, providing access to modern facilities and the chance to unwind with fellow runners. Don’t miss this fantastic celebration of community and fitness!

Organiser's Description

Join the Ode family and experience a fun day of racing solo or as a team. Odetoberfest is a festival of fun, food, and running. Short distances to suit every runner's preference. From a timed mile up to a 6-lap, 15-mile timed challenge. Bring your favorite beverages and we'll provide the food. Want to win the overall cumulative time contests? Bring Pigeon Hill Beer to the race and we'll give you a time bonus. Camp at the park after the race for $5 each and you get access to the Wilderness tent camping facility with modern shower facilities. Park pass or daily entry fee is not part of your race registration fees.

Sign up as a team to get discounts and you'll split up the events or laps. Pick the morning, evening, or all-day Relay event you'd like (see the bottom of the race listing). Once you start the registration process, you'll be asked if you want to join a group or team. Say yes. The first person will establish the team, and the rest can then join in. You can stop at 2, 3 or 4. Each person will pay progressively lower fees, as the team count increases. So you can settle up privately as you wish.

We will start Saturday morning at 10:30 with the Odetoberfest Mile - see how fast you are on a flat, out and back. Then enjoy up to four more races during the day, each with a bit of rest between. We end with the Odetoberfest Bavarian Mile at 5-pm which you'll run in the traditional "beer mile" format. (any fizzy beverage will work for those underage or wanting to stay NA) By 7-pm, at dusk, we'll walk over to the campground to continue the party (it's about .8 miles along the race course - you can drive to nearby parking also for your gear drop)

THE FIRST HALF EVENTS:
_The Odetoberfest Mile:_ (1 Mile) An out and back on part of the flat lakeshore loop, half pavement, half hardpack. A road runner's dream. Mile Map [https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5145400933]
_der Brezellauf:_ (4.66 Miles - The Pretzel Run) It's the shape of a pretzel! 4.66 miles in a figure-8 on the flat lakeshore loop and river loop. It's mostly pavement with some beautiful hardpack cinder path on the west side of the lakeshore and almost a quarter mile of boardwalk through the wetlands preserve. You'll pass through the start/finish arch near the halfway point for nutrition! If you have a four-person relay team, two runners will split this race. der Brezellauf Map [https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5167306525]
_The Luftschloss: _(4.33 Miles - The Air Castle) Luftschloss is the castle you build in your mind, the unattainable or impossible dream. Experience beautiful hills and trails as we combine the Springlake, Rockridge and Lakeshore loops on the west side of the park. The Luftschloss Map [https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5145412210]
THE SECOND HALF EVENTS:
_The Torschlusspanik:_ (6 x 2.5 miles - "backyard style") Torschlusspanik is literally the closing gate panic, or the feeling that time is running out. You'll loop the flat and smooth lakeshore loop in 35 minutes or less before the next starting bell, you have 32 minutes before the bell starts loop 3... you see where this is going. Can you make the 15 miles? Do this as a relay with your team members if you'd like, but everyone must do at least one loop. The Torschlusspanik Map [https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5167327060]
_The Schnapsidee:_ (1 Mile - "Bavarian style") Schnapsidee is literally an impractical idea that seems great at the time to the person who is somewhat or extremely inebriated. What's a beer festival without the traditional beer mile? Not much if you ask us. (non-alcoholic fizzy beverages qualify) Morning and Afternoon runners can participate in this. All relay team members can participate in this individually if they'd like. Standard rules. Chug at the start/finish, run a quarter-mile loop, and repeat. 4x The Schnapsidee Map [https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5167333504]

Signup as a team of three or 4 runners to split the distances in the team challenge and get signup discounts. Run the 1st half events or 2nd half events, or the whole day as a team. Same choices as a solo runner. In the first half, each runner must run at least one event. In the 2nd half, each runner must run at least one loop of the Torschlusspanik. Everyone gets to run the Schnapsidee at the end of the day (bring your own drinks - no glass bottles please). If you're unhinged - run ALL the events to total a marathon! Check-in by 9:30 for the morning events and by 1 pm for the afternoon events.

Bring your own canopy (up to 10x10' in dimension maximum please). We will be in the Twin Chimneys facility - the jewel of Independence Oaks park with modern bathrooms and plenty of areas to spread out and picnic. Parking lots are adjacent to the start/finish area. After 3 pm, those who are camping ($5 per person), will be able to set up gear. At the end of the racing (about 5 pm), we will break down the race area and migrate to the campsite to continue the festivities. Bring your dinner for grilling and tents and gear for camping. Those who are camping get access to the modern bath and shower facility at the Wilderness Campground adjacent to the River Loop trail. It's a .8-mile walk from start/finish but is also accessible by a nearby parking lot for your gear offload. Have a county parks pass or pay the daily fee which is not included in the race entry

Races

  • The Morning Races Solo (3 Races - 10 Miles)

    Incl. $4.90 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (10:25AM EDT)

    $69.89

    CLOSED
    Start with the Odetoberfest mile, then der Brezzellauf, and finish with the Luftschloss. Technically, you can powerwalk them all and be in time for each start - the faster you run, the more you rest!
  • The Afternoon Races Solo (2 Races - or Is It Really 7 Races? - 16 Miles)

    Incl. $4.90 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (2:00PM EDT)

    $69.89

    CLOSED
    Run the Torschlusspanik - it's a time squeeze. If you make all 15 miles, you can rest up for a few minutes before the Schnapsidee Bavarian Mile (but hey, that's like dessert anyway).
  • The All Day Marathon Solo (All the Races - 26 Miles)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (10:25AM EDT)

    $96.39

    CLOSED
    Wow, are you nuts? You are Ode family royalty for trying this. It's so many races, you don't want to know anyway. Just keep showing up at the starting line from morning till evening.
  • The Odetoberfest Mile

    Incl. $2.50 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (10:30AM EDT)

    $27.49

    CLOSED
    An out and back, flat mile. You'll be fast on this wide path; just don't crash on your u-turn! You've got 15 minutes to complete this if you're also running der Brezellauf. Easy for you since you're speedy, and you'll work up an appetite!
  • Odetoberfest - Der Brezellauf (4.66 Miles)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (11:00AM EDT)

    $48.69

    CLOSED
    Literally, this translates to the pretzel run. Run in a pretzel, and have a pretzel. 4.66 miles of flat paved trail and cinder path. It's a beautiful route. You've got 65 minutes to complete this and rest up before the Luftschloss if you're doing all the races. Just enough time to put on fresh lederhosen!
  • Odetoberfest - Luftschloss (4.33 Miles)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (12:30PM EDT)

    $48.69

    CLOSED
    Luftschloss is translated as the "air castle" or the "unattainable castle you build in your mind". We've consulted with Escher to design this course, especially for Miko. If you know, you know. The western trails through the hills in Independence Oaks are wide flat double-track gravel through some of the most beautiful woodlands in SE Michigan. You'll thank us when you're done. Guaranteed. (if the old RD can powerwalk it in under 75 minutes, you'll be fine)
  • Odetoberfest - Torschlusspanik (6 Laps - 15 Miles)

    Incl. $4.60 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (2:00PM EDT)

    $64.59

    CLOSED
    Is this one race or six races? You have 35 minutes to complete your first loop before the bell rings for loop 2? What will you do with all that extra time? Don't worry, you get less time to be ready for every loop start, 3 minutes less to be exact. Just make the bell and you'll keep going. Don't worry; if you decide to stop, the ridicule will be kept to the legal minimum.
  • Odetoberfest - the Schnapsidee Bavarian Mile

    Incl. $2.20 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (4:45PM EDT)

    $22.19

    CLOSED
    Run in the traditional beer mile format. Bring four of your own 12oz fizzy beverages of choice - non-alcoholic is permitted. Chug one, run the 1/4 mile loop. Repeat 4x. It's easy (till it's not).
  • The Morning Team Relay (3 Races, 4 Segments, Up to 4 People)

    Incl. $9.10 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (10:25AM EDT)

    $144.09

    CLOSED
    2, 3 or 4 people can be a relay team. Each person must run at least one race/segment. You pick the order. Exchange your bib during the breaks or on the fly during the pretzel eating segment of der Brezellauf.
  • The Afternoon Team Relay (6 Segments in the Torsclusspanik, Plus Everyone Can Run the Beer Mile)

    Incl. $8.80 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (2:00PM EDT)

    $138.79

    CLOSED
    2, 3 or 4 people can be a relay team. Each person must run at least one race/segment. You pick the order. Exchange your bib during the breaks. Relay teams still have to meet the reducing loop time periods in the Torschlusspanik, just like the solo runners. You have the advantage of more fresh legs. Strategy comes into play here, if you miss a time period, you're done just like the solo runners - BUT, if each relay member hasn't logged at least one lap, your score won't count in the relay standings. All relay members get to run the Schapsidee Beer Mile individually if they'd like.
  • The Marathon Team Relay (All the Races and Segments - 26 Miles)

    Incl. $11.20 Fee &

    Sat 16th September 2023 (10:25AM EDT)

    $181.19

    CLOSED
    2, 3 or 4 people can be a relay team. Each person must run at least one race/segment. You pick the order. Exchange your bib during the breaks or on the fly during the pretzel eating segment of der Brezellauf. Relay teams still have to meet the reducing loop time periods in the Torschlusspanik, just like the solo runners. You have the advantage of more fresh legs. Strategy comes into play here, if you miss a time period, you're done just like the solo runners - BUT, if each relay member hasn't logged at least one lap, your score won't count in the relay standings. All relay members get to run the Schapsidee Beer Mile individually if they'd like.

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9501 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston, 48348, MI, United States

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