Schützenfest Bier Dash
About this race
RACE INFO:
The Schützenfest Bier Dash is an untimed, non-competitive fun run, and is the newest addition to Schützenfest, America’s Longest Running German Fest - Seit 1866!
The Bier Dash starts at 7:30 PM on Friday, June 19th, 2026 following Schützenfest’s opening ceremonies.
Participants will enjoy a scenic route through Kolping’s Biergarten and beautiful wooded grounds, creating a one-of-a-kind Schützenfest experience. Along the way, runners can cool off with two beer stations on the course.
Staging Area – Just behind our outdoor Pavilion Stage, following completion of the opening ceremonies.
Participants are asked to begin to assemble by 7:00 PM, a half hour before the starting time.
All proceeds go to charitable causes.
REGISTRATION:
$30 registration fee if signed up between now and Monday, June 1st, 2026 at midnight.
$40 from Tuesday, June 2nd (12:01am) to race time on Friday, June 19th at 7:30pm.
No Refunds will be issued – Event takes place rain or shine.
We will only be accepting online registrations for this event.
Runners must check in on the day of the race to get a wristband and racing bib; check-in station is located at the front entrance to the Festival, in front of the Kolping Haus Hall.
Runners without an ID will not be able to partake in the Schützenfest 1K Bier Dash.
THIS IS A 21 AND OLDER EVENT! YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHOTO ID FOR ENTRY
Registration Fee Includes:
Bier Dash Race Entrance
1 Free Admission into Schützenfest Friday night for participant
2 Beer Stations on the Course
Unique Schützenfest Souvenir Package – It’s a surprise! (Can confirm, it involves Bier!)
Giant Servatii soft pretzel
Celebratory German Schnapps Toast upon Completion
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Running
Schützenfest Bier Dash
You must be 21 or older to participate in this event.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cincinnati, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 9:07 PM local time (EDT) in Cincinnati on June 19, 2026 — 14h 55m of daylight.
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