Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race @ Boal City Brewing 2026

The Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race begins and ends at Boal City Brewing in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, with the run connected to local Oktoberfest festivities in the fall. It is a 5K trail race, offering runners dirt paths, natural areas, and historic grounds instead of a town-street course. The timing coincides with peak fall foliage in central Pennsylvania, a key reason for holding it on trails around Boalsburg. The course crosses the historic Boal Estate and adjacent nature preserves, incorporating natural spaces and old local landmarks. The event includes a family component: children 12 and under can participate in the Mini Monster Trail Loop, a short course less than half a mile where parents are welcome to join. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for the most frightening attire, and the trail may feature eerie surprises. Participants 21 and older receive a beer after the race, and awards are presented for race achievements.