OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K and 8K presented by Xfinity
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 10:45AM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K and 8K in Grand Rapids, Kent, on Saturday, September 26, 2026! This exciting event returns with even more reasons to celebrate, featuring two fantastic race distances: a 5K and the newly added 8K. Both courses will take you along the picturesque paths of Riverside Park, making for a delightful running experience.
Participants will not only enjoy a beautiful race but will also receive a tech shirt, a finisher's medal, and free entry into the Oktoberfest festival, where you can savor a complimentary bier or wine! For those seeking an extra challenge, don’t miss the Oktoberfest challenge that includes the Grand Rapids 5K and the Lansing Oktoberfest 5K on September 12—complete both to earn a special medal and take home three medals in total! With limited entries available, be sure to secure your spot at this can't-miss celebration of fitness and festivity!
Participants will not only enjoy a beautiful race but will also receive a tech shirt, a finisher's medal, and free entry into the Oktoberfest festival, where you can savor a complimentary bier or wine! For those seeking an extra challenge, don’t miss the Oktoberfest challenge that includes the Grand Rapids 5K and the Lansing Oktoberfest 5K on September 12—complete both to earn a special medal and take home three medals in total! With limited entries available, be sure to secure your spot at this can't-miss celebration of fitness and festivity!
Organiser's Description
We are really excited!! We have brought back the great event from last year and have made it even better!! We have added an additional distance to chose from: an 8K!! ...and of course, Oktoberfest wouldn't be complete without some bier!
Enjoy one of two race distances around Riverside Park. The routes will be a closed course on the beautiful paths.
Participants will receive a tech shirt, finishers medal free entry into the festival, and a free bier or wine!
You can't miss out on this great event!
Wait!!! There's more!
We have a special Okoberfest challenge! Register for this challenge which includes the Grand Rapids 5K on September 26 as well as the Lansing Oktoberfest 5K on September 12, and earn a special medal. That's 3 medals!! This is a limited entry opportunity - so don't miss out!
Enjoy one of two race distances around Riverside Park. The routes will be a closed course on the beautiful paths.
Participants will receive a tech shirt, finishers medal free entry into the festival, and a free bier or wine!
You can't miss out on this great event!
Wait!!! There's more!
We have a special Okoberfest challenge! Register for this challenge which includes the Grand Rapids 5K on September 26 as well as the Lansing Oktoberfest 5K on September 12, and earn a special medal. That's 3 medals!! This is a limited entry opportunity - so don't miss out!
Races
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OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$30.00
Join in on the Oktoberfest 5K Challenge! Register for the Challenge, participate in both events, and receive a third medal! There are only a limited spots available for this challenge. Don't miss out! -
OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 8K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (10:45AM EDT)
$30.00
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Riverside Park, 3061 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, 49505, MI, United States
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OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K and 8K presented by Xfinity
