Yuengling Oktoberfest 5K
Presented by: ArtsQuest
The ninth annual Yuengling Oktoberfest 5K will take place on Oct. 8 at 10 a.m., throughout Historic Bethlehem. Registration is $55 from Aug. 1 until Sept. 30 and moves to $60 on Oct. 1 until day of the race. Runners and walkers can register here.
All runners and walkers will receive an official race bib, (a custom race bib is guaranteed for those who register before Sept. 14). Registered participants are encouraged to pick up their race bibs at the Visitor Center at SteelStacks presented by St. Luke’s University Health Network on Friday, Oct. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7 from 12 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 8 from 8 to 10 a.m.
Participants who register before Sept. 24 are guaranteed an official long-sleeved hoodie, available in both unisex and slim sizes. A custom finisher medal is guaranteed to the first 1000 registered runners. Upon completion of the race, every runner receives a 22 oz. mug of Yuengling Oktoberfest beer or root beer on tap.
There will be an award ceremony for the top three finishers, beginning at 11:15 a.m. Medals will also be awarded to the top runners in their age category and are available for pick-up at the results tent starting at 11:30 a.m. Age groups are as follows: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
