Oktoberfest 5-Miler presented by Altra
About this race
Join us for the 2026 Oktoberfest 5-Miler presented by Altra in Howard County! Celebrate this fall tradition with a beautiful course that winds around Columbia's scenic Lake Elkhorn, great swag, and an awesome post-race party at Black Flag Brewing Co.! A portion of the race proceeds benefits Bridges to Housing Stability in Howard County.
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5-Miler ASA
5-Miler
Virtual 5-Miler
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Columbia.
About Columbia
Oktoberfest 5-Miler presented by Altra takes place in Columbia, Maryland, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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