Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Mason, OH, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- Sonder Brewing, Mason, OH
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Sonder Brewing 5K Run/Walk celebrating Oktoberfest benefiting Greater Project, serving children in need in our community and beyond!
EVENT DETAILS
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K run/walk and Kids Root Beer Run, hosted at Sonder Brewing. Several local breweries serving German beers, festive food, kids activities, live music and all day festival! Participants receive free beer ticket or root beer, along with a finisher medal. Join us for the race and then stay for the after party.
Medals for ALL FINISHERS and awards for top 3 male/female finishers. Prizes for the largest team and best individual and team Oktoberfest costumes.
Strollers welcome along with well behaved dogs on leash.
KIDS ROOT BEER RUN
The Root Beer Run 10 yard or 50 yard fun dash. It takes place after the 5K on the course and ends over the finish line. Registered kids receive their own swag bag, root beer, sweet treat and finisher medal!
Groups will be divided by age (toddler - 10 years of age):
- 3 years and under (10 yard dash) *parents welcomed to run alongside their toddler
- 4-5 years (50 yard dash)
- 6-7 (50 yard dash)
- 8-10 years (50 yard dash)
PACKET PICK UP
Friday, Sept 25th 3:00-7:00pm, Sonder Brewing
Saturday, September 26th 9:00-9:30am Sonder Brewing
"In person registration available Saturday before the race
RACE SCHEDULE
10:00 am - 5K Run/Walk Start
11:15 am - Awards Ceremony Begins
11:30 am - Kids Root Beer Fun Run… music and after party begins!
PAST RESULTS
BENEFITING
Greater Project is Cincinnati based 501(c)3 certified non-profit. Our goal is to create generational change. We connect people with opportunities to invest in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in our local community, Kenya and India. We believe if we bring positive change to the life of a child, they can bring positive change to their community and world. Learn more at greaterproject.org
VOLUNTEER
If you or your group would like to volunteer at this fun event, CLICK HERE to learn more or contact volunteer@greaterproject.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CLICK HERE to learn more. A variety of event sponsorship opportunities are available, including custom sponsorships. Over 1,000 participants and 3,000 Oktoberfest event guests will hear your name and see your brand. Greater Project is a 501(c)(3) and your donation can be tax deductible.
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
75°
Typical Low
49°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Milford, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mason, OH
Population
35,148
as of 2023
City Elevation
872 ft
Nearest Airport
LUK
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field · 17 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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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65
Days to train
- Race
- Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Sonder Brewing, Mason, OH
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Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K
Sep 26, 2026