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 3:45pm at the Oktoberfest beer tent! SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER NOW!

EVENT OVERVIEW

• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Location: O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Elm Grove, WI
• Duration: Approximately 15 minutes
• Children: Encouraged to participate with root beer along the course

ABOUT THE RACE

The "Race" will start at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub - check-in will take place in the parking lot at 2:00 P.M. and the "race" will start promptly at 3:30pm. Because they are awesome, our friends at O'Donoghue's will provide all participants with a free beer (beer-aid station #1 of 3) before the start of the race, so get there early. The "race" will then head across Watertown Plank, down Elm Grove Street, to Juneau where you will encounter challenging obstacles. At the corner of Legion and Juneau (beer-aid station #2 of 3), participants must stop for one more can of beer, sponsored by our friends at Leinenkugel's. The "race" will continue into Village Park where you will finish at the Oktoberfest tent (beer-aid station #3) filled with MORE BEER! If you don't take a selfie and post it somewhere, did it even happen?!

EVENT DETAILS

• Registration Fee: $35 for Early Bird (through June 25, 2026)
• Registration Fee: $40 (June 26 - September 19)
• Kids Race Registration: $15 (Ages 2-12)

GOODIES AND FUN STUFF

• T-shirts: Register by midnight September 3 to receive one!
• Free Beers: Enjoy 3 FREE BEERS during the event!
• Pre-Race Program: Starting at 3 P.M. with a first beer and entertainment.
• Participation “Medals”: Everyone gets recognized for their achievements!

NOTE

Packet pick-up will be on Thursday, September 17th from 5pm-8pm AND Friday, September 18th from 5pm-8pm in the beer tent at Elm Grove Village Park. Join us for live music and food trucks, and check out trivia and a bags tournament on Thursday night.

VOLUNTEERS

Yes, we need them! Please click here to see opportunities available!

JOIN US!

Please spread the word to your friends. We’ll gladly put your high schooler to work too and provide them with a signed Community Service form. Join us for a unique event that promises to be full of beer, friends, fun, and fundraising for a great local charity.

REGISTER NOW!

If you want a T-shirt - and who doesn't want one - you must register by midnight September 3. For more information, visit the race page here.