Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race @ Boal City Brewing

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Get ready for a 5 K trail run on Sunday, October 5th, during the heart of Oktoberfest and peak fall foliage! For the most elite runners out there, get ready to push your limits and challenge yourself to the max. If you're 12 years old or younger, you can run with your friends and parents on the Mini Monster Trail Loop. (.04 less than 1/2 mile) As a bonus, all participants 21 and older receive a brew to keep the spirit alive long after the run. Awards will be given after the race. Come out and join the fun and competition.

🚗 Parking Information

• Location: Parking is only available at Boal City Brewery, 235 Old Boalsburg Ave Boalsburg Pa 16827.
• Pedestrian Safety: Pedestrians are advised to take extra care when crossing any streets, especially if accompanied by small children.
• Traffic Caution: All roads will be open to traffic, so please do not park along the streets in Boalsburg or in the nearby neighborhoods.

📋 Packet Pick Up

• Time: Packet pick-up will be available race morning for 45 minutes, from 9:45-10:30.
• Mini Monster Loop: Will pick up and will be available from 10:00-10:20.

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

• 9:45: Packet pick up begins.
• 10:20: Race safety meeting for Mini Monster Trail loop and parents.
• 10:30: Race registration closes promptly and starts of the Mini Monster Trail Loop.
• 11:00: Start of the Oktoberfest 5K Trail Race and 12:15 for 5K and Costume Award Ceremony.

🏆 Awards

For the overall race winners, there will be a first, second, and third place for both males and females. The first-place male and female winners will engrave their names on the trophy. This trophy will be kept at Boal City Brewery.

• Overall Winners: Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards.
• Age Group Awards: There will also be age group awards for males and females, with the top three in each age division being recognized.
• Age Divisions: 29 and Under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Up.
• Timing: Overall awards will be determined by gun time, while the age group awards will be determined by chip time.

🏞️ Course Description

On the race day, all participants can easily follow the marked trail. The Oktoberfest 5k trail race will kick off outback Boal City Brewery. As soon as the start "gun" goes off, the race will begin along the gravel driveway of the 200-year-old Boal Estate Mansion. You will pass beneath ancient oak and maple trees and continue past Columbus Chapel on your left. The first part of the run will take you through recently cut farm fields that offer stunning views of the fall foliage. The trails are smooth and flowy, and they will take you through the Stan Yoder Preserve natural area and Blue Spring Park, both managed by the Center Region Park and Recreation. It's important to note that this course isn't flat, and you will encounter a few hills along the way. Follow the trail arrows, return to Boal City Brewery as quickly as possible, and enjoy a refreshing cold beer after your race. Beer and adventure make for the perfect combination!

🔗 Links

For more details, visit the official race page: Oktoberfest 5K Trail Race.

Course map can be found here: Course Map.