OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K presented by 5475 Days Events

There will be two times which you can pick up your race packet:

Friday is the BEST time. 
5-8 PM
Location: Riverside Park, 3061Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
                We will be inside the Oktoberfest Event
                Come for your packet - stay for the fun!

Saturday
7:30-9:15 AM
Location: Riverside Park, 3061n Monroe Ave, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
                We will be inside the Oktoberfest Event
                PLEASE NOTE: packet pick up will end directly at 9:15. There will be no late pick ups due to the schedule of events. 
                Make sure you are early enough to get your packet!

We are teaming up with Maxwell Medals to have the most festive finisher medal!! 

How does a whopping 3" medal sound to you? Check it out!

The race shirt is just what you wanted! It’s a tech shirt - so comfy you'll want to wear it all the time! So soft!

Our friends at Flat Out Graphics have done an amazing job. 

Check it out!

Age Groups:

0-16
17-26
27-36
37-46
47-56
57-66
67+

Top 5 finishers will receive a prize.
Overall male and female will receive a trophy. (These two amazing speedsters will be their own category and not a part of the age group awards.)

We will be running around beautiful Riverside Park!

The race route will follow along side the beautiful river before crossing through the middle of the park. The route will then pass past the Michigan Veterans Home before heading through the woods and back to the river! We will be starting and finishing right at the Octoberfest GR venue!

We are always willing to give back to the community. A portion of every participant's registration will go directly to our charity partner, Homes Giving Hope. 

If you are interested in donating directly, please visit https://homesgivinghope.org/

We will have the one and only Michigan Running Foundation time our race. They provide accurate and on time results. They have won many awards and are always striving to provide a top notch experience. It is an honor to have this foundation a part of our race.