Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K
Fort Worth, TX
- 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Guten Tag Y’all! It’s Lederhosen and Dirndl Season! Howdy and Ein Prosit! It’s Oktoberfest season at the annual Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K. We’re toasting to a new home in 2025 at the Flying Saucer Fort Worth in Sundance Square and keeping on with the tradition of putting the FUNk … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Sep 13):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 93 | 93 | 83 | 89 | 86 |
| L (°F) | 73 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
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Who measured this thing?
This was my 4th year running the race, but everyone's first year on the new course. Since the old Rahr Brewery is closed, the race began and ended at the … MORE
This was my 4th year running the race, but everyone’s first year on the new course. Since the old Rahr Brewery is closed, the race began and ended at the Flying Saucer. I’m not sure if this is a permanent change or just a one year solution until Rahr opens a new tap room.
I assume whoever measured and coned off the course in the morning was already well into their 3 free beers, because the race was long by at least a quarter mile. Between that and the rolling hills on mile 2, ain’t nobody PRing on this course.
But really who cares. My bitterness was gone by the bottom of my first pint.
I really loved the Flying Saucer location. Lots of shade and much prettier than the Rahr brewery. Better bathroom situation too. I do wish the Flying Saucer had been open for food. Seems like a missed opportunity. We were done with our beers by 10am and ready for a meal.
If anyone reads this from Rahr, here’s my request for returning to the cotton t-shirts next year. I have enough of the stinky dry-fits. My favorite Rahr race shirt is the yellow cotton one from 2021 (?) and I’ve worn and washed it so many times it’s starting to fall apart.
In any case, this continues to be the most fun race Fort Worth has to offer. If you are waffling about signing up, don’t. Just sign up. You’ll love it.
Brewery 5k
Fun race - it was the 15th anniversary this year. Race includes 3 beers, a pint glass, and a free sausage. They have donuts and whisky shots on the course. … MORE
Fun race – it was the 15th anniversary this year. Race includes 3 beers, a pint glass, and a free sausage. They have donuts and whisky shots on the course. An all around fun time.
Improve – very long lines for beer. It would be great if they could set up more beer stations
Still the best 5k around
This is the most fun 5K DFW has to offer. This year it was even better because included in the price of registration was not only 3 beers, a pint … MORE
This is the most fun 5K DFW has to offer. This year it was even better because included in the price of registration was not only 3 beers, a pint glass, and a tshirt, but a sausage too! The beer is good, the race is fun. You should do it.
Brewery 5k? Sign me up
Great run that they have been hosting for a while now. Nice 5k in a cool area of Ft Worth. After party is awesome. German band with German style beer. … MORE
Great run that they have been hosting for a while now. Nice 5k in a cool area of Ft Worth. After party is awesome. German band with German style beer. Highly recommend if you are in the area
Super fun run, regardless of stamina
This is SUCH a fun event. Race at 8:30, beers at 9:00am, back home for a nap at noon. What more could you ask for? It’s a fun group of … MORE
This is SUCH a fun event. Race at 8:30, beers at 9:00am, back home for a nap at noon. What more could you ask for? It’s a fun group of people – some in costume, some not, some young, some old, some runners, some people just there for the party. I’ve run it two years now and hope to never miss another Rahr Oktoberfest race in the future.
BONUS, this is a group of social run/walkers, so it’s quite easy for regular, otherwise unremarkable runners like me to place in their age group. Everyone needs a little pat on the back now and again and this race gives you a good shot at one.
Shirts and pint glasses were better in 2022 than 2023, but I’m proud to wear and use either. Don’t miss this race!