Oktoberfest 5 Miler (MD)
Columbia, MD
- 5 Miler
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Please join us for the Oktoberfest 5 Miler sponsored by Altra in Howard County! This race begins at Charm City Run Columbia and then wanders around Lake Elkhorn, crossing several wooden bridges with scenic water views, shady autumn foliage and features a festive finish line featuring post-race beer, snacks and … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Oct 26):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 61 | 65 | 81 | 67 | 66 |
| L (°F) | 40 | 45 | 48 | 58 | 52 |
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Fun Fall Run
The medal and long sleeve shirt was great swag. Packet pick up the day before was a breeze, and parking day of the race was easy. The Course - VERY … MORE
The medal and long sleeve shirt was great swag. Packet pick up the day before was a breeze, and parking day of the race was easy.
The Course – VERY pretty. Fall colors, a jaunt around part of Lake Elkhorn, and beautiful trails on the back half. Loved this race, despite the 2 big hills. Did more walking than I anticipated but was fine with my finish time.
Good Race, Great Snacks
Charm City Run does a great job with races. I have done this one twice. Course is on mostly paved paths 2-3 people wide. About a mile and a half … MORE
Charm City Run does a great job with races. I have done this one twice. Course is on mostly paved paths 2-3 people wide. About a mile and a half on closed streets. If you run fast get in the first group. Most of the race is running through wooded areas, last mile is through an industrial park. Ends at Hysteria Brewery which is great, you get one free beer. Snacks at the end are in abundance, a nice bottle opener medal and a soft t-shirt. My only gripe is that the last 2 years the course is short of 5 miles. .10 last year, .20 this year. I ran extra after crossing the finish line to get me true time. Overall a great short race to get some fast miles in.
Fast Race Through the Woods
This race is put on by Charm City Run, is you run races in Maryland, look for races put on by them. Route is on paved paths, can be cramped, … MORE
This race is put on by Charm City Run, is you run races in Maryland, look for races put on by them. Route is on paved paths, can be cramped, only 2-3 people in width. Mostly flat, a big hill at the end. Not very expensive if you sign up early. Decent snacks and Hysteria Brewing beers at the end.