The Oktoberfest 5K Challenge
Date and time
Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Date and time
Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
301 2nd Ave N, Columbus, MS 39701, Columbus, MS
Date and time
Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
301 2nd Ave N, Columbus, MS 39701, Columbus, MS
Get ready to run, eat, drink, and celebrate at The Oktoberfest 5K Challenge!
Join us at Munson’s on Saturday, October 3, for two festive 5Ks benefiting the YMCA. Whether you’re looking for family fun at the 9:00 Donut Race or to start the morning beer-chugging at the 10:30 Beer Race, The Oktoberfest Challenge promises a morning of festive fun, friendly competition and memorable moments for all.
THE FAMILY DONUT 5K — 9:00 A.M.
Runners of all ages are invited to take on our family-friendly Donut 5K, featuring a donut station at every mile! Children ages 12 and under may participate for free. Registration is $30 for adults and participants over age 12. Each registered participant will receive an official race T-shirt. Trophies will be awarded to the top girl and boy finishers.
THE BEER 5K — 10:30 A.M.
Participants ages 21 and older can take on the Beer 5K as an individual runner or as part of a three-person relay team. Runners will chug one beer at each mile along the course. Individual registration is $40. Relay registration is $32 per person. Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female individual finishers and each member of the winning relay team. All Beer 5K participants must present a valid photo ID at check-in. No one under 21 will be permitted to participate in the Beer 5K.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Register by September 23rd to guarantee your official Oktoberfest Challenge T-shirt. Shirts and preferred sizes cannot be guaranteed after the deadline.
Come run for a great cause, enjoy the Oktoberfest atmosphere, and help us support the YMCA. Serious runners, casual joggers, families, and relay teams are all welcome!
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