Fort Worth, Texas (United States of America) - "Fort Worth Oktoberfest 5K / Fun Run". Hold on to your Lederhosen! Lace up your running shoes for the Fort Worth Oktoberfest 5K, an exciting annual event that coincides with the Fort Worth Oktoberfest. This festive occasion features a lively 5K race and a Fun Run. The 5K routes follow the scenic Trinity Trail, offering relatively flat paths and picturesque views. As a participant, you'll receive a coveted Oktoberfest beer stein, a complimentary 3-day pass to the Fort Worth Oktoberfest festival, and some awesome swag. Plus, don't forget to embrace the Oktoberfest spirit by dressing in lederhosen!! www.runproject.org/events/oktoberfest-run-und-ride-race

Union, Missouri (United States of America) - "Piggyback Dash 10K, 5K, 2K". All proceeds benefit The Lance Purschke Memorial Scholarship Fund. Join us for the 10th Annual Piggyback Dash, a chip-timed 10K and 5K run, and a 2K fun run/walk. This unique race takes you on a rolling course through Union with a challenging, but rewarding finish at the top of Autumn Hill. As part of the inspiration behind the race, runners can voluntarily carry someone piggyback style up Autumn Hill to the finish line for extra finisher swag. Why the Name? Throughout high school, Lance and friends would run almost everyday after dismissal. He routinely ran up Autumn Hill. Lance loved the hill and the challenge it presented. He never complained about it. Instead, he was the voice of encouragement for others to rise to the challenge. In fact, he is the first person we know of to carry someone piggyback up the hill. Hence the race name, The Piggyback Dash. https://www.piggybackdash.com/Race/Events/MO/Union/PiggybackDash?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Valencia, California (United States of America) - "Be The Light 5K". Be part of Santa Clarita’s signature night run/walk at the annual Be The Light 5K in Valencia, California. Every year, our community comes together to support youths in recovery through A Light of Hope, showing them that they are seen, valued, and never alone. Your presence helps spark real change with one step, one smile, one moment to shine your light for the community. https://bethelight5k.com

Mason, Ohio (United States of America) - "Sonder and Friends Oktoberfest 5K". Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk and Kids Root Beer Run is back! Join us at Sonder Brewing for a day filled with fun and festivities. Enjoy German-inspired beers from local breweries, delicious festive food, kids' activities, live music, and an all-day festival atmosphere! Race participants will receive a free beer ticket (or root beer for the kids) and a finisher medal to celebrate their achievement. Lace up your running shoes, conquer the course, and stick around for the ultimate Oktoberfest after-party! https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Mason/SonderBreweryOktoberfest5k

Winter Park, Colorado (United States of America) - "The Elevation Everest Race". The Elevation Everest Race is an endurance event held at Winter Park Resort in Colorado, focusing on elevation gain rather than distance. The goal is to accumulate either half or the full elevation of Mt. Everest. Participants can race solo or form a relay team with friends to divide the total elevation gain. Athletes race up the mountain, ride the gondola down, and repeat until they summit. The Half Everest race involves 10 laps up the mountain, over 14,516 feet of elevation gain, 22 miles, and allows 17 hours to finish. Looking for an even bigger challenge? Take on the Full Everest—19 laps up the mountain, over 30,000 feet of elevation gain, 42 miles, and the same 17-hour time limit. Backed by industry-leading sponsors like Garmin, La Sportiva, Gorewear, and Runners Roost, Elevation Everest is one of Colorado's fastest-growing endurance races and was voted "Endurance Event of the Year" for both 2025 and 2026 by the Colorado Event Alliance. https://www.elevationeverest.com