Oktoberfest Runnin for the Brats! • 2026
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Run! Walk! Beer! The past 16 years Four Peaks Oktoberfest and the Frank Kush Youth Foundation have partnered to produce Das Oktoberfest Runnin’ for the Brats. The flat and fast run around beautiful Tempe Town Lake adds just the right amount of Saturday morning Oktoberfest Oom-Pah-Pah! Post race: Runners, with race bibs, will receive one Four Peaks beer* or beverage and one Oktoberfest brat. Runners will be greeted by the Regensburg, Germany Oom-Pah band and the Dancing Devils. A post run concert, as well as, brat and beverage sales are available from 8:30 – 10 AM. Don’t forget the hottest/coolest run tech t-shirt and what has become Arizona’s best run souvenir – polished 1 liter Munich replica stein. * 21+ wristband required and available on site.
Register Today for the Run and save the weekend for the 53rd Four Peaks Oktoberfest @ Tempe Town Lake – the first large festival of the fall season. Share the event, put your crew together and get ready to rally with the 70,000+ like minded expected attendees over the three days of Four Peaks Oktoberfest 2026.
All runners with their race bib will receive free Saturday Oktoberfest admission.
REGISTRATION FEES
10K RUN*
$45 / $48
5K RUN/WALK
$40 / $43
1M RUN/WALK
$25 / $28
The higher registration fee will be effective October 1 so register today! Online and mail in registration is available. A processing fee will be added to online registrations. Run Questions: Jeremy Graham – 4 Peaks Racing 623-330-0913. *10K is a running event only.
REDUCED RUN FEE OPPORTUNITIES
Did you race with us in 2025? Check your email for a 20% Returning Runner Discount valid through July 31, 2026!
DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THE REGISTRATION SITE. HELP US GROW THE 33RD FRANK KUSH – RUNNIN’ FOR THE BRÄTS
AGE GROUPS
5-9 (1M + 5k Run/Walk Only)
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
More Details:
RUN DAY TIMELINE
6:00 AM Packet Pick Up / Late Registration
7:00 AM 21+ ID Check Available – Bring Your ID
7:45 AM Opening Introductions
8:00AM 10K Run Start (runners only)
8:05 AM 5K Run / Walk Start
8:10 AM 1 Mile Run / Walk Start
8:30 AM Post Run Concert, Brats and Beverage Service Begins
10:00 AM Race Event Ends
12:00 PM Four Peaks Oktoberfest Gates Open
Registration / Starting Line / Finish Line:
Tempe Beach Park – 80 West Rio Salado Parkway, 85281. Main park entrance location is at the northwest corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Proceed to the Tempe Town Lake south shore. The run staging area is to your left in front of the Oktoberfest main entertainment stage – can’t miss it.
Packet Pick Up
Friday, October 9th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Location: Road Runner Sports – Tempe Market Place, 43 S McClintock, Tempe, 85281. Packets WILL NOT be available at Tempe Beach Park on Friday, October 9th.
We very much look forward to seeing you all on race day!
Can't Attend? Consider donating at https://securepayment.link/frankkush/
Register Today for the Run and save the weekend for the 53rd Four Peaks Oktoberfest @ Tempe Town Lake – the first large festival of the fall season. Share the event, put your crew together and get ready to rally with the 70,000+ like minded expected attendees over the three days of Four Peaks Oktoberfest 2026.
All runners with their race bib will receive free Saturday Oktoberfest admission.
REGISTRATION FEES
10K RUN*
$45 / $48
5K RUN/WALK
$40 / $43
1M RUN/WALK
$25 / $28
The higher registration fee will be effective October 1 so register today! Online and mail in registration is available. A processing fee will be added to online registrations. Run Questions: Jeremy Graham – 4 Peaks Racing 623-330-0913. *10K is a running event only.
REDUCED RUN FEE OPPORTUNITIES
Did you race with us in 2025? Check your email for a 20% Returning Runner Discount valid through July 31, 2026!
DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THE REGISTRATION SITE. HELP US GROW THE 33RD FRANK KUSH – RUNNIN’ FOR THE BRÄTS
AGE GROUPS
5-9 (1M + 5k Run/Walk Only)
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
More Details:
RUN DAY TIMELINE
6:00 AM Packet Pick Up / Late Registration
7:00 AM 21+ ID Check Available – Bring Your ID
7:45 AM Opening Introductions
8:00AM 10K Run Start (runners only)
8:05 AM 5K Run / Walk Start
8:10 AM 1 Mile Run / Walk Start
8:30 AM Post Run Concert, Brats and Beverage Service Begins
10:00 AM Race Event Ends
12:00 PM Four Peaks Oktoberfest Gates Open
Registration / Starting Line / Finish Line:
Tempe Beach Park – 80 West Rio Salado Parkway, 85281. Main park entrance location is at the northwest corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Proceed to the Tempe Town Lake south shore. The run staging area is to your left in front of the Oktoberfest main entertainment stage – can’t miss it.
Packet Pick Up
Friday, October 9th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Location: Road Runner Sports – Tempe Market Place, 43 S McClintock, Tempe, 85281. Packets WILL NOT be available at Tempe Beach Park on Friday, October 9th.
We very much look forward to seeing you all on race day!
Can't Attend? Consider donating at https://securepayment.link/frankkush/
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Where is it happening?
80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, United States, Arizona 85281
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