Name: Oktoberfest Run & Walk
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

About the Event

Oktoberfest 5K Run & Walk

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Start Line
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
1751 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70119

Finish Line
Deutsches Haus
1700 Moss Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

🏃‍♂️ Lace up your running shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience that combines fitness, fun, and festivity. 🏃

🏁 Start and Finish at the Deutsches Haus 🏁
Kick off your journey at the iconic Deutsches Haus, where the excitement begins. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as you prepare to conquer the course and enjoy the scenic route that awaits you.

🏇 Experience the Fairgrounds Racetrack🏇
Get ready to run like never before as you circle the historic Fairgrounds Racetrack. Feel the energy of the track beneath your feet as you make your way through this iconic landmark, surrounded by the spirit of New Orleans.

💪 Horsepower Challenge powered by New Balance New Orleans 💪
A race within the race! Top male and female runners to make it around the track receive awesome prizes. Show off your HORSEPOWER!

🎟️ Free Access to New Orleans Oktoberfest 🎟️
Your race bib grants you two (2) FREE entries ($20 value!) into the renowned New Orleans Oktoberfest! Celebrate your accomplishment by diving into the vibrant world of German culture, right in the heart of the city. Race bib tickets are available to use any weekend at the NOLA Oktoberfest but are one use ONLY.

🍻 Beer, Food, and Dancing🍻
Savor the flavors of Oktoberfest with a variety of authentic German beers and mouth watering cuisine. After your run, refuel with hearty sausages, pretzels, and more.

🎶 Live Music and Entertainment 🎶
Groove to the rhythm of live music that captures the essence of Oktoberfest. Let the melodies move you as you revel in the joyous atmosphere, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts who share your love for running and celebrating.

Race Day Event Schedule

2:30 PM - Packet Pickup and Registration
4:00 PM - 5K
6:00 PM - Award Ceremony on the main Oktoberfest Stage (subject to change)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 71.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 19.6° / 26.9°

wb_sunny 19.4° / 27.1°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 71.4%

About New Orleans

Way down yonder in New Orleans, you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts. "NOLA" is the largest city in Louisiana and one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.