Cleveland Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run

Join the Cleveland Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with the Cleveland Oktoberfest 5K Run & 1-Mile walk at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea! All participants receive a short-sleeved race shirt, 1 free drink ticket (21 & older), age group awards, and FREE entry to the Festival after the race!

Event Details

• Date: Monday, September 7th, 2026
• Time: 11am
• Location: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Road (Main Gate thru Victory Arch), Berea, OH 44017
• Race URL: Cleveland Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run

Race Day Schedule

• 9:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up
• 11:00 a.m. - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk Begin

Early Packet Pickup

Skip the lines race morning and grab your race packet early!

• Date: Friday, September 4
• Time: 11am-1pm
• Location: Hermes Sports and Events, 2425 W. 11th St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Dogs

If you want to bring your four-legged friend to Oktoberfest, you can, but there are rules:

• Cleanliness: You must pick up after your dog.
• Leash Policy: Dogs must be on leashes at all times.
• Control: Owners must be able to control their dogs.
• Socialization: Dogs must be well-socialized: threatening behavior may result in removal.

Dress Up & Save

Participants who dress up in authentic German Costume will receive one (1) additional FREE admission!

Parking Information

Please use Gate 2, (Eastland Road entrance) for parking for the Oktoberfest 5K.

More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.

Want More Oktoberfest Fun?

Get your coworkers together and join us for the Oktoberfest Bier Olympics! Tickets and more information can be found HERE!