Join us at Mighty Squirrel for the Oktoberfest Road Race!
Oktoberfest is a giant party at Mighty Squirrel which starts with a 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.
Entry fee schedule:
PRE-REG ONLY / NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION
21+ entry fee schedule below
$40 through July 31
$45 in August
$50 Sep 1-18
$55 Sep 19-20
<21 $15 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 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 opens in early August and several different shifts are available. If your group is interested in volunteering, please email us at [email protected].
Early Number & SWAG Pickup: (optional)
Friday, Sep. 21, 5:00PM-7:00PM
Mighty Squirrel Brewery, 411 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham MA 02452
Raceday Schedule:
NUMBER & SWAG PICK-UP:
Saturday, Sep 21, 8:00AM-9:30AM
Mighty Squirrel Brewery, 411 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham MA 02452
8:00am – number pick-up opens at Mighty Squirrel Tap Room
9:40am – number pick-up closes
9:45am – staging begins across the parking lot on Wilson Road
10:00am – 5M race starts
10:30am – post-race party opens in Mighty Squirrel Tap Room
11:00am - PIZZA!
11:30am – awards ceremony
1:00pm – 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, and musical vibes from a live band (TBD) and DJDukes. Party tickets can be purchased with race registration at a discount or on-site at the event for $20.
Oktoberfest Road Race Course
We have received approval to run on a new 5K and 5 mile course for 2024!
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.