Oktoberfest Fly Away 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk
Oktoberfest Fly Away 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Kenmore, WA, with entry fees from $40 to $50.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Register Now for the 7th Annual Fly Away Run
Join us in 2026 for the 7th Annual Fly Away Run, a family-friendly community event featuring both a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. The race will begin in Kenmore and follow a marked course along the Burke-Gilman Trail toward Bothell.
Additional event details, including schedule, packet pickup information, and race-day amenities, will be shared as the event approaches.
The Fly Away Run is part of Kenmore’s Oktoberfest celebration, now in its 3rd year, bringing even more energy and excitement to this annual tradition.
2026 Day of Event Schedule -
The Fly Away Run launches from the Burke-Gilman Trail access point in Kenmore, located at 192 Brewing Co. Lake Trail Taproom & Copperworks Distilling. (7324 NE 175th Street, Kenmore).
Course: Timed, marked out-and-back route on the Burke-Gilman Trail, heading east toward Bothell
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
8:00 AM | Packet Pickup Begins
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Launch 10K & Kid Run
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | 5K Line Up & Run/Walk Begins
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | Finisher Awards and Community Celebration
Event Details
Giveaway, Medals & More
All registered participants will receive a commemorative medal, and those who register by September 1 are guaranteed an event giveaway. After September 1, giveaways will be available while supplies last.
Giveaway: Guaranteed with registration by September 1; limited quantities thereafter
Medals: Awarded to all registered race participants
Pets Welcome: Leashed pets, pet strollers, or wagons are welcome on the course. Please ensure pets remain on a short leash and that owners clean up after their animals.
Parking: Parking is available on nearby streets and at the Kenmore Park & Ride, which offers crosswalk access at the traffic light for convenient entry to the event.
Bib Pick-Up Week of Race:
Wednesday - Thursday @ Bothell Kenmore Chamber Office (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Friday @ launch location 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Day of Event 8:00 AM
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
54°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kenmore, WA
Population
23,594
as of 2023
City Elevation
17 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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51
Days to train
- Race
- Oktoberfest Fly Away 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Oktoberfest Fly Away 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk
Sep 12, 2026