Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K
About this race
Sonder Brewing 5K Run/Walk celebrating Oktoberfest benefiting Greater Project, serving children in need in our community and beyond!
EVENT DETAILS
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K run/walk and Kids Root Beer Run, hosted at Sonder Brewing. 7 local breweries serving German beers, festive food, kids activities, live music and all day festival! Participants receive free beer ticket or root beer, along with a finisher medal. Join us for the race and then stay for the after party.
Medals for ALL FINISHERS and awards for top 3 male/female finishers. Prizes for the largest team and best individual and team Oktoberfest costumes.
Strollers welcome along with well behaved dogs on leash.
KIDS ROOT BEER RUN
The Root Beer Run 10 yard or 50 yard fun dash. It takes place after the 5K on the course and ends over the finish line. Registered kids receive their own swag bag, root beer, sweet treat and finisher medal!
Groups will be divided by age (toddler - 10 years of age):
- 3 years and under (10 yard dash) *parents welcomed to run alongside their toddler
- 4-5 years (50 yard dash)
- 6-7 (50 yard dash)
- 8-10 years (50 yard dash)
PACKET PICK UP
Friday, Sept 25th 3:00-7:00pm, Sonder Brewing
Saturday, September 26th 9:00-9:30am Sonder Brewing
"In person registration available Saturday before the race
RACE SCHEDULE
10:00 am - 5K Run/Walk Start
11:15 am - Awards Ceremony Begins
11:30 am - Kids Root Beer Fun Run… music and after party begins!
PAST RESULTS
2025 Results
2024 Results
2023 Results
2022 Results
2021 Results
BENEFITING
Greater Project is Cincinnati based 501(c)3 certified non-profit. Our goal is to create generational change. We connect people with opportunities to invest in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in our local community, Kenya and India. We believe if we bring positive change to the life of a child, they can bring positive change to their community and world. Learn more at greaterproject.org
VOLUNTEERIf you or your group would like to volunteer at this fun event, CLICK HERE to learn more or contact volunteer@greaterproject.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESCLICK HERE to learn more. A variety of event sponsorship opportunities are available, including custom sponsorships. Over 1,000 participants and 3,000 Oktoberfest event guests will hear your name and see your brand. Greater Project is a 501(c)(3) and your donation can be tax deductible.
Pick your distance
Running
5K RUN/WALK
SIP & SUPPORT
KIDS ROOT BEER FUN RUN
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mason, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:27 AM and sets at 7:30 PM local time (EDT) in Mason on September 25, 2027 — 12h 02m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K
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