Oktoberfest Half Marathon

The Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K is an annual running event held in Asheville, North Carolina, celebrating autumn, craft beer, and the joy of running. The race starts and finishes at Hi-Wire Brewing’s River Arts District Beer Garden, offering a festive atmosphere with local craft beer to toast participants post-race. Both the half marathon (13.1 miles) and 5K courses are USATF certified, with new course certification following recent flood-related course changes.

The event includes chip timing, finisher medals, technical shirts, and collectible bibs. It welcomes runners of all levels, featuring costume and middle-of-the-pack awards for 5K participants, making it a fun, family-friendly celebration of the season. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.