Nashville Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run 2026

5K RACE REGISTRATION TENT

at the Nashville Oktoberfest

on at 7th Ave N at intersection of 7th Ave N and Jefferson St

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Online registration closes at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 01. Onsite registration and packet pick up:

Friday October 2 from Noon to 6 pm

Saturday, Oct 3 from 6:30 am to 7:30 am

This is the same place that registered runners may pick up their Race Registration Packets!

Register now for the 25th Annual Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run - part of the Nashville Oktoberfest!

Oktoberfest is Nashville's oldest & largest festival! Join us for our annual 5K Bier Run through the streets of Historic Germantown Neighborhood in downtown Nashville!

All proceeds from the race benefit the nonprofit Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association, a registered 501(c)3.

All pre-registered racers receive:

• FREE Oktoberfest 5K Race T-Shirt

• FREE 20 oz. Beer (or Wine*)

• FREE Entry into Oktoberfest festival on Race Day

• 21+ with ID to enjoy alcohol at the Oktoberfest. Beer available directly after race, for wine please redeem token at any Oktoberfest Beer Station.

Registration Rates

$40 July

$48 August

$53 September - October 1st

$58 October 2 on-site

$65 October 3 on-site (day of race)

Prizes & Awards

Awards will be given to top 3 finishers overall, masters & top 3 finishers in each of the age categories. (5 yr. age groups). Awards to top 3 companies in each division of the Corporate Challenge. Teams will compete in divisions by company size using cross-country scoring, handicapped by age & gender.

Parking is limited and participants are encouraged to carpool and use ride share. There is parking available in the State of Tennessee parking lot at the corner of James Robertson Pkwy and Rosa Parks Blvd (approximately 3 blocks from race start line).

Event details and schedule

Race Start Time: 8am on 10/03/2026 on 7th Ave N at Madison Street

Early Packet Pick-Up

Race Packet Pick-Up available at the 5K Race Registration Tent at the Nashville Oktoberfest (on 7th Ave N at corner of 7th Ave N and Jefferson St)

• Friday, Oct 2, 12:00 Noon - 6:00pm

• Saturday, Oct 3 (Day of Race): 6:30am - 7:30am

Race start time is 8 am. Use of Headphones is discouraged. Strollers are lined up at rear. Pets not allowed. Must complete the course in 1 hour. Parking is limited. Use of carpooling and ride share are encouraged. Parking is available in a State of Tennessee lot at the corner of James Robertson Pkwy and Rosa Parks Blvd ( approximately 3 blocks from the start line)

Race Management provided by the Nashville Striders