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Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k

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284 Lyman St, Asheville NC

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

🍂 Event Overview

Celebrate autumn, craft beer & running with a half marathon in the mountains of North Carolina. Start and finish at Hi-Wire Brewing’s River Arts District Beer Garden, 284 Lyman St. Asheville.

🏃‍♂️ Race Experience

Experience the true essence of autumn in Asheville, North Carolina, as you indulge in a delightful celebration of craft beer and running at the Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k.

🌊 2026 Recovery

  • 2024 Impact: After a catastrophic 2024 race day that saw 30 feet of water cover the majority of our race course, we rebounded beautifully in 2025.
  • Join Us: Come be a part of it in 2026!

🏅 Course Certification

  • USATF Certified: Both Courses are USATF Certified.
  • New Routes: Brand new course were plotted in 2025 due to the damage done to the River Arts District in 2024.
  • Love the Course: We love our new courses and you will too.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit our website: Oktoberfest Half Marathon.

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