SATURDAY, OCT 3 · 8:00 AM
5K Bier Run
Kick off Oktoberfest with a scenic 5K race or walk through historic Germantown, then cross the finish line and toast with a cold one. Chip-timed and produced by the Nashville Striders.
Registration is handled by the Nashville Striders on Active.com — opens in a new tab.
EVERY PRE-REGISTERED RACER GETS
Run It, Then Prost It
FREE Oktoberfest 5K race T-shirt
FREE 20 oz. beer (or other adult beverage)
FREE festival entry on race day
RACE DAY
Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM · common start/finish
Start & finish
7th Avenue North at Madison Street
Awards
Awards ceremony at 9:30 AM on Jefferson Street
A certified 5K course through historic Germantown. The festival runs all weekend at Bicentennial Capitol Mall, Nashville.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Must be 21+ with valid ID to enjoy the post-race beer.
- No pets, please — service animals only.
- Strollers and walkers line up at the rear of the field.
- Pick up your race bib at the registration tent during the festival.
SATURDAY, OCT 3 · NASHVILLE
Lace Up for the Bier Run
Spots are limited and fill up fast. Register through the Nashville Striders on Active.com.