The Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat Trot
The Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat Trot is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Kent, OH, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (26 days to go)
- Location
- 497 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate Oktoberfest the best way possible! Join Main Street Kent on Saturday, October 10 for The Wurst 5K and The Brat Trot 1-Mile. Whether you're going for a PB, strolling with family and friends, or simply earning your post-race brat and beverage, there's something for everyone.
Registration and the start will be in Heritage Park in downtown Kent, just below where the Oktoberfest festivities will be held. Costumes are encouraged, smiles are guaranteed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Prost to a morning of fitness, fun, and community.
This is an untimed, fun run/walk. Registration includes:
- The Wurst 5K - custom race bib, pretzel necklace, 16oz beer, brat, and the first 100 registrants will get a Wurst 5K fanny pack
- The Brat Trot - custom race bib, pretzel necklace, NORKA root beer, and brat
- Participants under 21 in The Wurst 5K will receive a root beer instead of beer
Day of Timeline
- Registration - 11:00am
- The Wurst 5K - 11:30am
- The Brat Trot - 11:40am
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
64°
Typical Low
43°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stow 4 Se, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kent, OH
Population
27,190
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,185 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 32 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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26
Days to train
- Race
- The Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat Trot
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 497 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH
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The Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat Trot
Oct 10, 2026