Nashville Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run 2026

Nashville Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run 2026

Date: October 3, 2026

Location: 700 Madison, Nashville, TN

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Race Registration Tent

At the Nashville Oktoberfest on 7th Ave N at the intersection of 7th Ave N and Jefferson St.

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Registration Information

• Online Registration: Closes at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 1.
• Onsite Registration:
  • Friday, October 2 from Noon to 6 pm
  • Saturday, October 3 from 6:30 am to 7:30 am
• Packet Pickup: Registered runners may pick up their Race Registration Packets at the same location.

About the Race

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

• Oldest and Largest: Oktoberfest is Nashville's oldest & largest festival!
• Proceeds: All proceeds from the race benefit the nonprofit Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association, a registered 501(c)3.
• Experience: Join us for our annual 5K Bier Run through the streets of Historic Germantown Neighborhood in downtown Nashville!

Benefits for Pre-Registered Racers

• 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 the 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 based on company size and using a handicapped scoring system by age & gender.

Parking Information

• Parking: Limited parking available.
• Transportation: Participants are encouraged to carpool and use ride share.
• Alternative Parking: Available in the State of Tennessee parking lot at the corner of James Robertson Pkwy and Rosa Parks Blvd (approximately 3 blocks from the race start line).

Event Details and Schedule

• Race Start Time: 8 am on 10/03/2026 on 7th Ave N at Madison Street.
• Early Packet Pick-Up:
  • Friday, Oct 2, 12:00 Noon - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday, Oct 3 (Day of Race): 6:30 am - 7:30 am
• Rules: Use of headphones is discouraged. Strollers are lined up at the rear. Pets not allowed. Must complete the course in 1 hour.

Race Management provided by the Nashville Striders.