Join us at Mighty Squirrel for the Oktoberfest Four Miler! Sign up at racemenu.com/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a giant party at Mighty Squirrel which starts with a 4-mile run. After the race, enjoy cold beer and live music in Mighty Squirrel's enormous taproom. For those not into running, guest tickets can be purchased separately for $20, or purchased at a discount during the race registration process, or you can get in FOR FREE by volunteering during the race.
Entry fee schedule:
PRE-REG ONLY / NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION
21+ entry fee schedule below
$38 through Aug 31
$44 Sep 1 to Sep 19
$50 Sep 19 to Oct 1
<21 $10 less than price above, kids 17&U $24
PRE-REG ONLY / NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION
BEER & LIVE MUSIC!
All volunteers and runners 21+ get free admission and two beers at Mighty Squirrel's Oktoberfest party.
LIVE race photos:
RaceMenu's photo crew will publish event photos online while the event is happening. Additional costs may apply. (potential sponsor? please contact us!)
Chip timing:
This is a chip-timed event. The timing chip will be on the back of your race bib. Please wear it on your chest and do not fold it!
Overall awards are based on GUN time. Age group awards are based on CHIP time.
Bag check:
Please note, there will be no bag-check at this event.
Walkers, strollers and dogs
Strollers and dogs are welcome but please line up in the back and maintain a safe distance from others. Walkers allowed but please move to the sidewalk if directed by Waltham Police or course marshals.
Please help us recruit volunteers.
We are seeking volunteers to help with several aspects of the event; please sign up here. Volunteers receive swag and free entry into the post-race party.
The Oktoberfest Four Miler is only possible thanks to the help of dozens of wonderful volunteers. If you're participating as a runner, please thank them! If you're volunteering, we appreciate your support!
All volunteers get free admission into the after-party, free food, and two drink tickets. As a volunteer, you'll assist with tasks like number pickup, registration, bag check, course setup, water stops, marshaling, food and beverage service, awards, and cleanup.
Volunteer registration is at racemenu.com/oktoberfest and several different shifts are available (displayed after clicking to register.)
Volunteers will be sent an email with instructions 1-2 days before their volunteer shift.
Early Number Pickup:
Saturday, Oct. 1, 3:00PM-7:00PM
Mighty Squirrel Brewery, 411 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham MA 02452
Raceday Schedule:
Sunday, Oct. 2, 9:00AM-10:10AM
Mighty Squirrel Brewery, 411 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham MA 02452
9:00am – number pick-up opens outside of Mighty Squirrel Tap Room
9:30am – bag check opens
10:10am – number pick-up closes
10:15am – staging begins on Wilson Road
10:30am – race begins
11:00am – post-race party opens in Mighty Squirrel Tap Room
11:45am – bag check closes
12:00pm – awards ceremony
12:15pm - PIZZA!
10:00pm – post-race party ends
The Oktoberfest Four Miler is a great opportunity for us to throw a huge party with our friends at Mighty Squirrel. All runners and volunteers get free entry into the party, which includes two beers, free pizza, and musical vibes from DJDukes. Party tickets can be purchased with race registration at a discount or on-site at the event for $20.
Oktoberfest Four Miler Course "It's not the flattest course."
The course starts on Waverley Oaks Road one block down from the brewery, heading west. You'll turn right at Beaver Street, right at Forest Street, right at Trapelo Road (via Doty St shortcut), right back onto Waverley Oaks Road, and then left down to the finish line on Wilson Road.
Trophies and prizes for top 3 overall men and women
Age Group Champions (20 & under, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
Top Influencer - refer the most runners into the event
Top Fundraiser - raise the most via your personal fundraising page
Team Awards:
Fastest Co-Ed Team: The fastest team scored by the cumulative time of your team's top 3 female runners and top 3 male runners.
Mighty Squirrel Party Team: All teams with at least 10 runners are eligible to win a free Mighty Squirrel Taproom Party Tour, awarded to the fastest team based on the cumulative time of the team's top 10 finishers, male or female.
Top 3 overall awards may only be picked up by their actual winners at the awards ceremony.
The event is hosted by our generous sponsor Mighty Squirrel Brewery at 411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452 thanks to the support of Duffy Properties.
Parking:
We will have plenty of free parking in the yellow parking lots shown below. We will have signs indicating where you can park, and where you cannot park. To ensure we can continue producing the event at Mighty Squirrel, please do not park in the red lots.
In the event of inclement weather, the event may be postponed to another date. No refunds will be issued due to conflicts with the postponement date. If RACE Cancer Foundation must cancel the event due to circumstances beyond their control, no refunds will be issued. Please remember that all proceeds go to charity.
If you are unable to attend the event, you may transfer your bib to another runner until 10 days before the race via the form at racemenu.com/transfer. Please do not sell or give your bib to someone else without using this form. If you do, both of you will be banned from all future events.