Beer, Tacos, and Miles 5k and 5 Miler

Get excited, Sierra Vista! It's back! An event that promises to elevate your energy and lift your mood—the Oktoberfest 5K! This vibrant race goes beyond just running; it’s a celebration of community, culture, and the joy of Oktoberfest! Join us as we turn the area around Veterans Memoiral Park into a lively festival filled with laughter and music. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a leisurely jogger, or a cheerful walker, this 5K welcomes everyone. Don your finest Bavarian outfits for a chance to win prizes—lederhosen and dirndls are definitely encouraged! As you race through the course, expect delightful surprises, including enthusiastic spectators, festive decorations, and perhaps some friendly locals offering high-fives (and maybe pretzels). Once you cross the finish line, the real festivities kick off! Savor some refreshing drinks, and live entertainment to keep the Oktoberfest vibe alive. So save the date, rally your friends and family, and get ready for a day filled with joy,

togetherness, and classic fun at Sierra Vista’s annual Oktoberfest 5K. Let’s create unforgettable memories—Prost!

Event details and schedule

• Every runner receives an official race t-shirt.

Register by August 14th to be guarenteed a T-Shirt

• Every runner receives a free beer ticket for after the race. Yes, we will have root beer for the youngins and our non drinkers.

• Every runner receives a custom finisher medal.

• Every runner receives a race bib.

• Every runner receives the admiration and respect of their peers who didn't participate in this literal race for beer.....or soda.

7:30 AM – Packet Pickup Opens

8:30 AM – 5K/Fun Run Start

9:00 AM – Overall Awards Ceremony

9:45 AM – Age Group Awards

10:15 AM – Costume Contest

11:00 AM – Sierra Vista Oktoberfest Gates Open

Thunderbolt Youth Triathlon is a USAT Sanctioned Swim, Bike, Run event for kids ages 5-17 years old. It will consist of (5-10 year olds) 50 yd swim, 3 mile bike, .5 mile run and (11-17 year olds) 200 yd swim, 6 mile bike, 1 mile run. Awards will be presented to age group winners and overall winners in each race as well as top relay teams.

We will continue split timing this event so you'll not only get an overall time which will be used to place individuals for awards, but you'll also get your times for each leg of the race including swim, T1, Bike, T2, Run. For those unfamiliar with triathlon, T1 and T2 are your transitions between the swim/bike and the bike/run.

The goal of the Thunderbolt is to get kids more active, provide an opportunity to engage in the sport of triathlon, have fun and be a part of something amazing. Participants will receive an overall time at the finish and split times for swim, t1, bike, t2, run. They will also receive a t-shirt, a one of a kind challenge coin, a full race bag of goodies and glory for them and their family. Participate as an individual (do the whole thing yourself) OR as part of a Relay Team (swimmer, cyclist or runner). Among other things this race is very well supported by volunteers, sponsors and the community. We have vendors, food at the finish, drinks and a water feature finish.

Kids will be placed in the age group according to their age on December 31 of the current year. For example, if your child turns 11 in November, they would race against 11-12 year olds on race day (even if they are 10 right now). This also means that 17 year olds turning 18 in the year of the race are not eligible to race. On the other end of the spectrum, a 4 year old turning 5 by December 31 of the race year is eligible to race (against other 5-6 year olds). This is a USAT rule, is maintained through all USAT races and ensures consistency and fairness from one race to the next.

the City of Sierra Vista strives to create inclusive events with the ability to make accommodations for children with physical or developmental disabilities. IF YOUR CHILD WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, AND THEY HAVE A DIAGNOSED DISABILITY WHICH COULD FAIRLY AND REASONABLY BE ADDRESSED WITH AN ACCOMODATION, you can use the coupon code "BoltChampion." You will be given an opportunity to describe his or her need in the registration process. Our goal is to help these kids make it to the finish line by allowing a measure of help to be determined individually. Free registration for these individuals is made possible through Premier Alliances, Inc. (https://premieralliances.org) Simply use the coupon code: “BoltChampion” at registration for 100% off if your child would like to participate. There will be a place in registration where you can explain what accommodations are needed

Event details and schedule

The Sky Island Tour is a scenic one-day bicycle tour in Cochise County, Arizona on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The Sky Islands are known in the southwest as mountain ranges surrounded by radically different lowland environments. All Sky Island Tour rides are a loop, beginning and ending at the Mall at Sierra Vista in Sierra Vista, AZ. Every route, whether flat or steep, offers incredible views of the Huachuca Mountains, the Mule Mountains, and Mt San Jose in Mexico.

Event details and schedule

For more details, go to the Sky Island Tour website at https://www.skyislandtour.com, which will be updated as any details change.

REGISTRATION – Online registration CLOSES on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at midnight, 12:00am. You can register in person at packet pickup on Friday 5:30-8:30pm, October 2 at the Mall at Sierra Vista or on Saturday, October 3 starting at 6:00am. Be aware of the start times listed below for each event and allow ample time if you plan to register in person. The event will occur, rain or shine!

As 100% of event proceeds go to support NAMI SEAZ, a 501(3)c nonprofit, all sales are final and there will be NO REFUNDS.

All registered participants must wear a helmet. No bike trailers are allowed in the 62-mile event. No exceptions.

PACKET PICKUP – Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:30pm to 8:30pm and Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 6:00am at the Mall at Sierra Vista. Registered participants will receive a t-shirt and a swag bag. A route map will be provided for all registrants.

AFTER THE RIDE / LUNCH – October 3, 2026 – Join us after the ride and hang out with fellow cyclists for lunch and fun! We'll be playing your favorite tunes, and food trucks will on site offering delicious lunch specials. Rest tents with tables and chairs will be set up for cyclists to relax in the shade.

T-SHIRTS – Every registrant receives an event t-shirt as part of the registration cost.

REST STOPS – There will be rest stops at the 62-mile, 30-mile, 20-mile events and at the staging/finish area. The rest stops will have a porta-potty and will be stocked with water and snacks.

ROUTE MAPS - They are posted on the website. A printed route map will be provided to every registrant.

START TIMES

• 62-miles metric century (steep) – 7:00am

• 30-miles (less hilly) – 7:15am

• 20-miles (mostly flat) – 7:30am

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Dear gravel riders, soul surfers & anyone who uses the bike to escape time...

It's Heidi Rentz & Zander Ault here...

We are co-creators of The Spirit World 100 & The Cyclist's Menu, gravel cyclists, chefs & party animals. We're so freaking excited to see you in Patagonia, Arizona for a gravel road race that has inspired every aspect of our lives.

The Arizona Borderlands are known for it's rugged, stunning landscapes & views that you'd never guess existed. You have to see it with your own eyes! Throughout the Spirit World 30, 50, 80, & 100 mile courses - you'll climb up + down & around elevations that range between 4,000 - 6,000 feet above sea level. The San Rafael Valleys demanding terrain asks that you keep your head up at all times. It will be bumpy, winds will always be changing their minds, descents will leave you speechless, and climbs will guide you farther into the Spirit World.

Don't hesitate to reach out with thoughts/questions/ideas... any time. We can't wait to ride bikes and eat food with you this November!

Why does it cost $255 for the 30, 50, 80, & 100 mile race? ??

This special event is capped at only 250 riders & we intend to keep it this small. It's our biggest goal to make it feel like an intimate gathering for 4 days of goodness.

We care deeply about inviting you to experience something you haven't experienced before.

You won't be disappointed :)

Teeth to the wind,

H & Z