Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE Race Information
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>🥨 Lace up, get festive, and earn your Oktoberfest celebration the best way possible — by running for it!</strong></span></h4>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>Our delightful 'Oktoberfest Fun Run' is back with a dash of Bavarian spirit. Join this race that's brimming with Gemütlichkeit (friendliness) and fun! </strong></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 30 , 165 , 247 )"><strong>Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you'll get the warmth of a hometown event.</strong></span></h5>
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<h2 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Overview:</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Spots sell out FAST! We close each wave the moment it fills. Once a wave sells out, you can grab the virtual run option or join the waitlist.</span></strong></h2>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">This is a smaller, private group run with a capped field per wave so it never feels crowded and you're never just a bib number.</span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">All paces and ages welcome (under 18 with a guardian) - run it, walk it, however you like!</span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">There's no gear, no setup, no fuss - just you, the course, and our coordinators cheering you on in a relaxed, stress-free setting.</span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">When you sign up, you're not just registering for a race - you're getting real support toward your fitness goals, plus an invite to join one of our local run clubs to keep the momentum going.</span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Timing:</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Optional! Track your own time via Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar, then submit it through our easy online form to get posted. </span><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Or just ask a coordinator to help time you.</span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">No timing chips - this is about progress, not pressure.</span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>What You Get (Swag Bag):</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">- Running T-shirt (shipped to your address - U.S. only)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">- Finisher's medal</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">- Virtual Training Run (emailed to you a month before your run)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">- <a style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 )" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/results/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb( 128 , 209 , 249 )"><span style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 )">Online results & certificate of completion</span></span></a></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">- <span style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 )"><a style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 )" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Invitation to join a local running club</a></span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">- <span style="color:rgb( 30 , 165 , 247 )"><strong>NEW:</strong></span> Upgrade to a lightweight, moisture-wicking technical shirt for just $5 more</span><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt"></span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Packet Pickup?</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Skip It. No lines, no hassle - your swag ships straight to your door. (Double check your full U.S. mailing address, including apartment number, when you register as your shirt is sent to this address!) Race bibs are simply handed out on race day.</span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>When Will My Swag Arrive?</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Your shirt will arrive at your mailing address the week of your race.</span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Signing Up Last Minute? (Within 2 Weeks of the Race)</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">No problem - just note that shipping may not catch up in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. No worries, though: wear whatever you like and come run with us anyway!</span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>When Will I Receive the Course Map and Details?</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">We'll send final participant info by the Wednesday before race day with all the details and course maps.</span></span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Wave Times</strong></span><span style="color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"> (</span><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><span style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 );text-decoration:underline">Once you've registered, use your confirmation number to <a style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 );text-decoration:underline" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl_psnxwL-FpuRP9aPKSy8-NJwNTf170MNr1IpzrqwIcQM4w/formResponse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">reserve a wave</a><a style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 );text-decoration:underline" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl_psnxwL-FpuRP9aPKSy8-NJwNTf170MNr1IpzrqwIcQM4w/formResponse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span>)</span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Wave A: 7:30 AM</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Wave B: 8:00 AM</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Wave C: 8:30 AM</span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Running Late?</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt"> Jump in when you arrive - our coordinators stay on-site for 3 hours after the first wave. Times may be subject to change depending on seasons, please check your participant info email!</span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Got more questions? Check our <a style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 )" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 );text-decoration:underline">FAQ</span>.</strong></span></a></span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Virtual Run Option</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Prefer to run on your own time? Our Virtual Run includes a digital training pack to keep you on track. Run it whenever, wherever, with any tracking device you like (optional) — then send your results to <a href="mailto:info@thebestraces.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 )"><strong>info@thebestraces.com</strong></span></a> to claim your medal.</span></span></span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Race Bundle</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Sign up for multiple races and save with a bundle discount.</span></span></span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Sponsorships & Promoting Your Business</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Want to put your business in front of our community? We'd love to feature you as a sponsor. <a style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 )" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 )">Learn more</span></a>.</span></span></span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Team Glo Volunteers</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Love helping people cross finish lines? Join our volunteer team and help bring these community runs to life. <a style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 )" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOU7Y33H_gJ8ikU7EDIalsrj9jp38rGEfK1DzWGRZ9o/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 )">Sign up here</span></a>.</span></span></span></h5>
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<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Be Part of the Journey</strong></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 3 , 55 , 117 );font-size:18pt"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Discover our charity initiatives at <span style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 )"><a style="color:rgb( 4 , 91 , 178 )" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/runforothers/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>https://www.thebestraces.com/runforothers/</strong></a><strong>.</strong></span></span></span></span></h5>
<h5 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 98 , 99 , 99 );font-size:14pt">Got a mission that helps people around the world? Let us help you fundraise at no cost to you.</span></h5>
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<h2 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 30 , 165 , 247 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Your Race | Your Journey | Your Story</strong></span></h2>
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