SONDER & FRIENDS
OKTOBERFEST 5K
Sept 26th, 2026
Sonder Brewing 5K Run/Walk celebrating Oktoberfest benefiting Greater Project, serving children in need in our community and beyond!
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PARTICIPATE in our annual Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5k
The 5K Run/Walk happens Sept. 26th, 2026 at 10am in conjunction with Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest, hosted at Sonder Brewing. Join us for the race and then stay for the after party! Local breweries serving German beers. Festive food, kids activities, and live music all day! Strollers welcome along with well-behaved dogs on leashes.
Race day Volunteer Signup
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OKTOBERFEST 5K Race with Greater Project
Event Details
- Sept. 26, 2026, starts 10:00 am at Sonder Brewing in Mason, Ohio. Join us for the race and then stay for the after party!
- 7 local breweries serving German beers, festive food, kids activities and live music all day! Strollers welcome along with well behaved dogs on leash. Don't miss the Barktoberfest Beer Garden!
- Finisher medals for all and awards for top 3 male/female finishers.
- Prizes for the best individual and team Oktoberfest costumes and largest team.
- Free beer ticket or root beer!
- The Root Beer Fun Run takes place after the 5K on the course and ends over the finish line (children 1-10 years). Registered kids receive their own swag bag, root beer and finisher medal!
- Root Beer Runners will be divided by age:
- 4 years and under (10 yard dash). Parents welcomed to run alongside their child.
- 5-7 years (50 yard dash)
- 8-10 years (50 yard dash)
A Closer Look at the Fun
Lace up your sneakers and grab your lederhosen for the
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk
on Sept 26th. 2026. Not only will you be pounding the pavement to support the children of Greater Project, but you'll enjoy an epic after-party waiting at the finish line. Local breweries with the finest German beers, scrumptious festive food, great live music, Barktoberfest beer garden, and fun activities for the kids.
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SONDER & FRIENDS OKTOBERFEST 5K
Corporate Sponsor Info Request
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2026 Sponsorship Opportunities for the Sonder & Friends 5k.
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and Bring your Dog!
The Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K is almost here, and this year we’re bringing even more fun with Barktoberfest — a special celebration for your four-legged friends! Think a dog beer garden, tasty treats, fun games, and pet-friendly vendors. So leash up and dress up your pUP and let them join the party! 🐾🍺
