Oktoberfest Half Marathon
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Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K : Asheville, North Carolina
The event takes place on October 3, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina. The course starts and finishes at Hi-Wire Brewing’s River Arts District Beer Garden, located at 284 Lyman St, Asheville. Two race distances are offered.
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 5 km (5K)
Race features and policies
Both the half marathon and 5K courses are USATF certified. New courses were plotted in 2025 after damage to the River Arts District in 2024; the 2024 race day was affected by flooding that covered much of the previous course. Race entries include a finisher medal, a short-sleeved technical t-shirt, a collectible race bib, professional chip timing, and a post-race beverage (Hi-Wire beer for participants 21+ or a nonalcoholic option).
A virtual option is available; virtual entries receive the race shirt, bib, and medal by mail and are not eligible for awards. Group discounts apply when five or more people register together in a single transaction. Transfers to virtual entry, another runner, or another distance are allowed up to 9/29/2026. The event has a no-refund policy; a planned postponement date is 10/24/2026 if needed. The half marathon course aid has a 3-hour time limit and the 5K course aid has a 1-hour time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.