Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race @ Boal City Brewing 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 10:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $15
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Monster Trail Loop (.04 Less than 1/2 Mile) | Other | Oct 4, 202610:30 AM | $15 | – |
| 5k Trail Run | 5K | Oct 4, 202611:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Mini Monster Trail Loop (.04 Less than 1/2 Mile): $15 until Oct 4.
- 5k Trail Run: $35 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 36:27, about 11:44 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:17 and men in 33:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the Mini Monster Trail Loop (.04 Less than 1/2 Mile) starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 1,690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Boal City Brewing, Boalsburg, PA 16827
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results5k Trail Run
Mini Monster Trail Loop (.04 Less than 1/2 Mile)
Aggregated from official results (Falcon Race Timing) for Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race @ Boal City Brewing. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race @ Boal City Brewing?
At the 2025 5k Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 25:06 or better, the top quarter in 28:16, and half the field in 32:14; the last tenth came in after 46:30.
At the 2025 Mini Monster Trail Loop (.04 Less than 1/2 Mile), the fastest tenth finished in 2:22 or better, the top quarter in 2:58, and half the field in 3:43; the last tenth came in after 4:44.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 26:42 |
| 20-29 | 33:10 | 25:46 |
| 30-39 | 28:46 | 25:23 |
| 40-49 | 28:46 | 26:58 |
| 50-59 | 42:10 | 27:43 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:16, against 29:32 in a typical Pennsylvania trail 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Boal City Brewing, Boalsburg, PA 16827Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,690 feet
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Oktoberfest 5K Run Trail Race @ Boal City Brewing?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 110 runners finished the 5k Trail Run; the median finish was 32:14 and the winner ran 19:17.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:16, against 29:32 in a typical Pennsylvania trail 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Boal City Brewing, Boalsburg, PA 16827.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Fourth Annual Boal City Oktoberfest 5K Trail Race
Get ready for a 5k trail run on Sunday, October 4th, during the heart of Oktoberfest and peak fall foliage! For the most elite runners out there, get ready to push your limits and challenge yourself to the max. If you're 12 years old or younger, you can run with your friends and parents on the Mini Monster Trail Loop. (.04 less than 1/2 mile) As a bonus, all participants 21 and older receive a brew to keep the spirit alive long after the run. Awards will be given after the race. Come out and join the fun and competition.
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