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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
2018 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville FL
5K
65–79°F · some rain risk
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2025
66–77°F
dry
2024
51–64°F
dry
2023
51–69°F
dry
2022
68–82°F
dry
2021
58–72°F
dry
2020
62–74°F
dry
2019
60–76°F
dry
2018
76–89°F
rain
2017
67–72°F
rain
2016
70–80°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Sunny · 66–86°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 66°F · 15% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Event Overview
Join us for an Oktoberfest evening in San Marco Square for a festive 5K and one mile run/walk through scenic San Marco followed by free beer and brats. Create a festive Octoberfest experience by wearing a traditional Tracht (Tra-oct) outfit. Women dress up in a dirndl (Deern-dul) dress and men sport your lederhosen (Lay-der-hozen) shorts.
Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location: San Marco Square, 2018 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- 5K Start Time: 5:00 PM
What You Get
- Race Shirt: All entrants will receive a race shirt.
- Custom Beer Mug: Each participant gets an official custom designed beer mug.
- Food and Drink: Enjoy a beer and a brat included with your registration.
- Special Beer: Tepeyolot Cerveceria brewery will be brewing a special beer just for this event, served at different locations in the Square.
Entertainment
- Music: Oom-Pah-pah music will be featured throughout the event.
Registration
For more details and to register, please visit the official race page at Beer and Brats 5K Race.
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