
From the Organizer
Put on your lederhosen and sneakers as we kick off the annual HRCA Oktoberfest 5K in Town Center on Saturday, September 26, starting at 9:00 a.m.! Celebrate fall with a family-friendly, fun-filled morning — this course is perfect for all ability levels, from first-time 5K participants to seasoned runners, kids, parents with strollers, and even your furry friends.
Keep your eyes peeled — a blue kettlebell will be hidden along the course! Whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish wins $100!
All participants will receive the following:
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marston Fltr Plt, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
45,092
as of 2023
Elevation
5,445 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at HRCA Oktoberfest 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
Coming Up
Stepping Stone 5K
Less than a mile away
The Bullfrog Splashdown
Less than a mile away
HRCA Happy Hour Half K
Less than a mile away
Before The Fourth 5k
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HRCA Oktoberfest 5K
Sep 26, 2026