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5K1 miRegistration open

The Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat Trot

Saturday, October 10, 2026Kent, Ohio300 spots

Entry from: $15
Days to go: 4

At a glance

Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Kent, Ohio
Distances: 5K, 1 mi
Registration: Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate Oktoberfest the best way possible! Join Main Street Kent on Saturday, October 10 for The Wurst 5K and The Brat Trot 1-Mile. Whether you're going for a PB, strolling with family and friends, or simply earning your post-race brat and beverage, there's something for everyone.

Registration and the start will be in Heritage Park in downtown Kent, just below where the Oktoberfest festivities will be held. Costumes are encouraged, smiles are guaranteed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Prost to a morning of fitness, fun, and community.

This is an untimed, fun run/walk. Registration includes:

The Wurst 5K - custom race bib, pretzel necklace, 16oz beer, brat, and the first 100 registrants will get a Wurst 5K fanny pack

The Brat Trot - custom race bib, pretzel necklace, NORKA root beer, and brat

Participants under 21 in The Wurst 5K will receive a root beer instead of beer

Day of Timeline

Registration - 11:00am

The Wurst 5K - 11:30am

The Brat Trot - 11:40am

Key dates

Registration opens

Jul 30, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 10, 2026

Race day

Oct 10, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 10, 2026

Pricing

The Wurst 5K

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$25

The Brat Trot

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$15

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