Scoogië's Oktoberfest 5k, 5 Miler, 2 Mile Jog/Walk & Kids Root Beer Run! 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 10:50 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ambler, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $19.99 · goes up to $20.99 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Mile Kids' Root Beer Run | Kids | Oct 3, 202610:50 AM | $19.99$20.99 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5 Miler! | 8K | Oct 3, 202611:00 AM | $53.99$54.99 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k! | 5K | Oct 3, 202611:11 AM | $48.99$49.99 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 2 Mile Jog/Walk | Other | Oct 3, 202611:13 AM | $43.99$44.99 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $20.99 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1/4 Mile Kids' Root Beer Run: $19.99 until Sep 30, then $20.99 until Oct 2, then $25.99 until Oct 3.
- 5 Miler!: $53.99 until Sep 30, then $54.99 until Oct 2, then $59.99 until Oct 3.
- 5k!: $48.99 until Sep 30, then $49.99 until Oct 2, then $55.99 until Oct 3.
- 2 Mile Jog/Walk: $43.99 until Sep 30, then $44.99 until Oct 2, then $49.99 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $53.99, entry is about 54 percent above a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the 1/4 Mile Kids' Root Beer Run starts at 10:50 AM. The start sits about 350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
300 Brookside Ave, Ambler, PA 19002
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5k!
5 Miler!
Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Scoogië's Oktoberfest 5k, 5 Miler, 2 Mile Jog/Walk & Kids Root Beer Run!. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Scoogië's Oktoberfest 5k, 5 Miler, 2 Mile Jog/Walk & Kids Root Beer Run!?
At the 2025 5k!, the fastest tenth finished in 26:19 or better, the top quarter in 28:43, and half the field in 34:18; the last tenth came in after 48:05.
At the 2025 5 Miler!, the fastest tenth finished in 37:32 or better, the top quarter in 41:23, and half the field in 51:13; the last tenth came in after 1:02:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:43 | 25:07 |
| 20-29 | 33:27 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 26:29 | 25:52 |
| 40-49 | 26:29 | 26:53 |
| 50-59 | 33:10 | 28:39 |
| 60-69 | 41:18 | 31:49 |
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?
Slower than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:43, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- 8K: About average for Pennsylvania 8Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 41:23, against 40:35 in a typical Pennsylvania 8K, so times here are about average.
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 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 300 Brookside Ave, Ambler, PA 19002Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 350 feet
- Included with entry
- Scoogië's Oktoberfest T-Shirt!
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Scoogië's Oktoberfest 5k, 5 Miler, 2 Mile Jog/Walk & Kids Root Beer Run!?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 10:50 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $19.99 before processing fees, and rises to $20.99 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $53.99, entry is about 54 percent above a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 8K, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 155 runners finished the 5k!; the median finish was 34:18 and the winner ran 19:09.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:43, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 300 Brookside Ave, Ambler, PA 19002.
From the organizers
Join Scoogië Events & Well Crafted Brewing Company in partnership with Ambler Yards & Lower Gwynedd Township for an Oktoberfest celebration run on October 3, 2026 that promises to be an instant Fall classic!
This event is limited to 800 runners*
Please register early to ensure your slot.
This family friendly, community driven event will reward participants with an amazing finisher's medal, a special commemorative Scoogië's Oktoberfest t-shirt*, a free Well Crafted Brewing Company beer for all runners over 21 at the finish line*
Plus, some festive music, yard games, food trucks and a rock'in awards ceremony with age group & overall awards!
And who knows what other spontaneous fun may happen once you cross the finish line!