OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K and 8K presented by 5475 Days Events
About this race
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!
Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K and 8K presented by 5475 Days Events. It's a fantastic 5K, 8K featuring a flat and fast course in Grand Rapids.
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OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K
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
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About Grand Rapids
OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K and 8K presented by 5475 Days Events takes place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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