ELM GROVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 0.5K OKTOBERFEST FUN RUN PRESENTED BY HONEST TEETH & SPONSORED BY O’DONOGHUE’S

2026 0.5K OKTOBERFEST FUN RUN

Join the Elm Grove Community Foundation 0.5K Fun Run presented by Honest Teeth & sponsored by O’Donoghue’s, along with your fellow underachievers for a day (actually more like 15 minutes) of glory and celebration to kick off Elm Grove's Annual Oktoberfest! Race proceeds will benefit the Elm Grove Community Foundation. The "race" (emphasis on the air quotes) will start at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub and will finish....well, at 3:45 P.M. at the Oktoberfest beer tent! SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER NOW!

"The World's Most Important Race in the History of the World, Ever" is a tongue-in-cheek event that will not only lampoon the typical 5K but also those made-for-overachievers-obstacle-course-adventure-races (warning, this race is too short for adventure racing which means there is no adventure racing)! This race is more of a walk/run beer parade from O'Donoghue's Irish Pub to the Village Park Oktoberfest grounds to kick off the festivities. Children are encouraged to participate and will enjoy root beer along the course. Adults over 21 will enjoy some great brews along the way.

ABOUT THE RACE

• Start Location: O'Donoghue's Irish Pub - check-in will take place in the parking lot at 2:00 P.M.
• Race Time: The "race" will start promptly at 3:30 P.M.
• Free Beer: Participants will receive a free beer before the start at the first beer-aid station.
• Finish Line: The race concludes at the Oktoberfest tent where participants can celebrate with more beer!

EVENT DETAILS

• Registration Fees: $35 EARLY BIRD (through June 25, 2026)
• Regular Registration: $40 (June 26 - September 19)
• Kids Race Registration: $15 (Ages 2-12)
• T-shirts: Must register by the end of day September 2 to receive a T-shirt.

GOODIES AND FUN STUFF

• Three Free Beers: Enjoy complimentary beers during the event!
• Pre-Race Program: Starts at 3 P.M. with music by the best accordion player, Roger Boll.
• Participation "Medals": Recognition for all participants to create an environment of positivity.
• Entertainment: Features like Leinenkugel's Oktoberfest and craft root beer stations, and live music at the finish line!

PACKE PICK-UP

Please note that on Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18, we will offer a packet pick-up at the Village Park from 5 PM - 8 PM!

VOLUNTEERS

Yes, we need them! Please see opportunities on the 0.5K Sign Up Genius!

Please spread the word to your friends. We’ll gladly put your high schooler to work too and give them a signed Community Service form.

JOIN US

Please join us for a unique event that promises to be full of beer, friends, fun, and fundraising for a great local charity. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER NOW!

IF YOU WANT A T-SHIRT - AND WHO DOESN'T WANT ONE OF THESE BAD BOYS - YOU MUST REGISTER BY END OF DAY SEPTEMBER 2.

RACE LINK

For more details about the race, please visit: Race Registration