Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k

09/01/2026

Shout out to our Aid Station nonprofit partners!
We LOVE supporting our area non-profits while they support you!
Did you know you can use our race day as a fundraiser? Reach out to [email protected] for more info.

08/27/2026

Proud to announce our Bike Lead sponsor, The Flying Bike
If you're in town for the race and want to see more of the city, and electric bike tour is a fantastic way to go! Located right at our start finish line.
Thanks for keeping our lead runners on course!!!!

📸 Fiasco Media

08/26/2026

Another Amateur Level Sponsor shout out. Whether your pack your running shoes or not, they'll have you get to your next destination. Go say hello on race morning!RSI Vacations

08/24/2026

Shout out to one of our Amateur level sponsors, . Check them out on race day and find out what they're about.

📸 Paul King

08/21/2026

Just thinking back at how special last year was. Celebrating 1 year of recovery from Helene in 2025 was a touching moment for sure. This year we can show off how Asheville keeps growing and thriving. Come and run with us!

Thanks to Fiasco Media

After a year of recovering from Hurricane Helene, the Oktoberfest H...

08/18/2026

We can't wait to share in your post race glory and celebration. Have you registered yet?
https://oktoberfesthalfmarathon.com/

📸 Fiasco Media
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08/17/2026

High fives all around to our Amateur Level sponsors! Big thanks to Dr. Victor Dostrow! He's what we call a triple threat, runs, volunteers and sponsors!
Big thanks to our returning sponsor Augie Tammariello- State Farm Agent. We appreciate their ongoing support.

08/14/2026

Some shots from our 3 half marathon greenway sections.
Mile 3.8 to 4.8 is on the Reed Creek Greenway skirting the historic Montford neighborhood and UNCA campus.
Mile 9.1 to 11.5 is an out and back on the French Broad River Greenway on the western edge of the river.
Mile 12 to the finish you'll be on the Wilma Dykeman Greenway back into the River Arts District.