Oktoberfest 5-Miler presented by Altra
Updated
Sunday, October 25, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Columbia (Charm City Run - Columbia). Distances: 5 miles. Entry from $65.
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Charm City Run - Columbia, Columbia, DC 21045
- Area
- Baltimore & Annapolis, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5 miles
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $65 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- None published
- Registration
- Open. Opened October 31, online signup closes Sunday, October 25, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details.
Course and race notes
Join us for the 2026 Oktoberfest 5-Miler presented by Altra in Howard County! Celebrate this fall tradition with a beautiful course that winds around Columbia's scenic Lake Elkhorn, great swag, and an awesome post-race party at Black Flag Brewing Co.!
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.