Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5K 2026

The Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5K is a morning 5K race in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, presented by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International. It begins at 8:00 a.m. CDT and concludes around 9:00 a.m. The race is limited to the first 1,000 participants, making it a focused local event rather than a large, all-day competition. The course concludes at its starting point. The Oktoberfest theme is reflected in the race amenities: registration provides a 5K shirt, an Oktoberfest beer stein, and one complimentary beer from an Oktoberfest vendor for participants 21 and older. The event also links registration to fundraising; donations exceeding $50 during signup will cover the entry fee, and fundraisers collecting at least $50 will have their race fee reimbursed.