Entry fee schedule:
PRE-REG ONLY / NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION
21+ entry fee schedule below
$44 in July
$47 in August
$50 Sep 1-15

<21 $20 less than price above
PRE-REG ONLY / NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION

SWAG, BEER, & LIVE MUSIC!
All runners 21+ get a free hat, plus admission and two beers at Mighty Squirrel's Oktoberfest party.

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 5K/5M 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 two drink tickets for the after-party. 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 information and registration is at racecancer.org/volunteer, and there are several different roles available. If your group is interested in volunteering, please email us at hello@racecancer.org.

Raceday Schedule:

NUMBER & SWAG PICK-UP:
Saturday, Sep 19, 10:00AM-11:30AM
Mighty Squirrel - Arsenal Yards Taproom
102 Arsenal Yards Boulevard, Watertown, MA 20472

10:00 AM – number pick-up opens at Mighty Squirrel Tap Room
11:30 AM – number pick-up closes
11:45 AM – staging begins on Greenough Boulevard bike path
12:00 PM – 5K race starts
12:30 PM – post-race party opens in Mighty Squirrel Tap Room
1:30 PM – awards ceremony
3:00 PM – post-race party ends

The Oktoberfest 5K/5M is a great opportunity for us to throw a huge party with our friends at Mighty Squirrel. All runners and volunteers get two beers at the after-party with live music and food trucks. Guests can attend the party for free, but they must purchase their beers.

Oktoberfest Road Race Course

AWARDS CEREMONY - OUTDOOR STAGE AT 11:30AM

Trophies for top 3 overall women and men in both races.

Age Group Champions (1st place) (20 & under, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

Team Awards: CANCELED FOR 2026

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.

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

Parking:
We will have plenty of free parking at Arsenal Yards. We will have signs indicating where you can park, and where you cannot park.

2024: Results // Photos

2023: Results // Photos

2022: Results // Photos

2021: Results // Photos

2020: COVID-CANCELED

2019: Results // Photos

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.