Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA 2026

The race.

On September 26, 2026, The Best Races hosts an Oktoberfest-themed running event in Centennial, Colorado, offering four distance options: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, and 13.1 miles. Participants may choose from four staggered wave start times beginning at 7:30 a.m., with coordinators remaining available for three hours after the first wave. All ages and paces are welcome, with participants under 18 requiring a guardian. Each finisher receives a race bib on race day, a technical running shirt (shipped to a U.S. address the week of the race), a finisher's towel or giveaway item, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. Timing is optional and can be tracked via personal running apps or with coordinator assistance. A virtual run option is also available. Late registrations submitted within two weeks of race day are accepted, though shirts may arrive after the event.