High Point Brat Trot Presented by Blaze
October 3rd, 2026
Dive Bar High Point
High Point, NC
Saturday, October 3rd | High Point, North Carolina
Lace up your running shoes and grab your lederhosen… it’s time to kick off Oktoberfest the right way at the Oktoberfest Brat Trot 5K in High Point presented by Blaze! This festive 5K starts and ends at Dive Bar High Point, where the good vibes and cold drinks will be waiting for you at the finish line. Whether you’re racing for a PR or strolling in costume with friends, this is your official excuse to start Oktoberfest early and make it a day to remember!
Prost! We’ll see you at the starting line!
🎉 Run for a Cause
The Brat Trot isn’t just about beer and bragging rights. We’re raising money and collecting food donations for A Shared Blessing Food Pantry, supporting families right here in our community. Please bring donations of non-perishable food items on Race Day to help support this cause! Every step you take helps make a difference.
Please bring food donations to the race for A Shared Blessing Food Pantry's Thanksgiving Gobble Boxes!
Wishlist:
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Instant Stuffing Mix (6-oz boxes)
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Instant Mashed Potatoes (13-oz boxes)
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Turkey (or chicken) Gravy
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Green Beans (14.5-oz cans)
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Fruit Cocktail (15-oz cans)
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Chicken Broth (32-oz cartons)
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Pancake mix & syrup
Cash donations are also appreciated to go toward frozen turkeys and pies for each family!
🥇 Awards
Top 3 Overall Male & Female finishers will earn a gift card to Fleet Feet of High Point!
🥇First Place - $50
🥈Second Place - $40
🥉Third Place - $30
🥇First place finishers in the following Age Groups will win either a $10 gift card for food/drinks at Dive Bar (21+) or $10 gift card for games in the Dive Bar Arcade (under 21)!
9 and Under
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
🎁 What You Get
👉Official Oktoberfest Brat Trot 2026 T-Shirt
👉 Custom Finisher Medal
👉 Entry into the post-race Oktoberfest Block Party
👉 Free beer and mini brat for runners at the finish line!
🚨 Sign up by August 13th to be guaranteed a Custom Finisher Medal. Sign up by September 14th to be guaranteed a Race T-Shirt.
📩 Packet Pick Up
Friday, October 2nd: 4:00PM-6:00PM at Fleet Feet, High Point (2762 NC-68 Unit 111)
Satruday, October 3rd: Beginning at 7:00AM at Dive Bar, High Point (312 N Elm St)
🧭 Course Map
🪗 Dress the Part
Dirndls, lederhosen, suspenders, braids, alpine hats… we want to see it all. Costumes are highly encouraged, so bring your Oktoberfest spirit and make it a race to remember!
🍻 The Afterparty
When you cross the finish line, the celebration begins! (Stick around for the Oktoberfest Post-Race Party featuring festive drinks, music, games, and plenty of post-race fun.) Because nothing says “recovery” like a stein in hand.
Kidz Zone presented by Stock + Grain
- Face Painting
- Oktoberfest Schavenger Hunt
- Yard Games
Contact Form
Event Location
Dive Bar High Point
312 North Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262 US
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