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LOZ Oktoberfest 5k & 1/2 k

Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT

Location
Osage Beach, MO
5716 Osage Beach Pkwy, 65065
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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Celebrate Oktoberfest with a unique twist: choose between a traditional 5k or a fun .5k, all while supporting a good cause.

  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Embrace the spirit of Oktoberfest at Lake of the Ozarks with this unique event featuring both a traditional 5k and a distinctive .5k distance. Starting and finishing at The Sanctuary Brewery in Osage Beach, this race offers a festive atmosphere. The 5k registration includes a shirt, swag, and a complimentary beer. All proceeds from the Oktoberfest races will benefit a local cause, making your participation even more meaningful.

What to expect

  • Runners will start and finish at The Sanctuary Brewery in Osage Beach.
  • Choose your challenge: a classic 5k or a notably shorter .5k.
  • 5k participants receive a shirt, swag, and a coupon for a free beer.

Standout details

  • Oktoberfest theme
  • Unique .5k distance
  • Starts/finishes at The Sanctuary Brewery
  • Proceeds benefit a cause

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5k

    Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM CDT · From $43.40

    Opens Nov 29, 2025, 2:00 AM CST · Closes Oct 15, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT

  • Oktoberfest 1/2 k

    Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM CDT · From $16.90

    Opens Nov 29, 2025, 2:00 AM CST · Closes Oct 15, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Oktoberfest at Lake of the Ozarks is back with a .5k and a 5k.

Yes, you read that right.  In addition to a traditional 5k, we have a one-half K (roughly .31 miles for you non-runners).

Starting and finishing at the Sanctuary Brewery in Osage Beach, this will be the 5k of the year!

5K

5k registration is $40 and includes a shirt, a piece of swag, and a coupon for a free beer at The Sanctuary!

There will be an aid station at the turnaround.

.5k

.5k registration is $15. It doesn't come with a shirt or swag, but participants can purchase a shirt for $15.

The Oktoberfest races are directed by FundRuns.

All proceeds will benefit:

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