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Octoberfest 5k, 10k, 20 Mile Bike and 1/2 mile Kids Fun Run

Sat October 19, 2024 Directions

Events

Octoberfest 5k

$34.30 incl. $4.30 Fee 9:00AM EDT - 11:30AM EDT Registration ends October 19, 2024 at 9:00am EDT

Octoberfest 10k

$44.90 incl. $4.90 Fee 9:00AM EDT - 11:30AM EDT Registration ends October 19, 2024 at 9:00am EDT

Octoberfest 20 Mile Bike

$55.50 incl. $5.50 Fee 8:30AM EDT - 11:30AM EDT Registration ends October 19, 2024 at 9:00am EDT

Octoberfest 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run (with a kids medal)

$0 8:45AM EDT - 9:30AM EDT Registration ends October 19, 2024 at 9:00am EDT
Open to ages 10 and under.

Place

Peru Fire Department

Description

Join us for the 12th Annual Octoberfest - 5K, 10K, 20 Mile Bike & 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run in Peru, NY.  The areas first RUN/BIKE event in the North Country!!

Runners, walkers and bikers will enjoy an exhilarating run, walk and bike through the Town of Peru & Peru's Apple Country while viewing the beautiful Adirondacks fall foliage. There will be a FREE post race party following the race at the Peru Fire Department with live music, food/drinks, adult beverages, raffles and awards!

The Octoberfest Event is an annual event in Peru, NY to raise awareness and money to help the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation find a cure.

The Octoberfest Event is in memory of Robert “Chip” Hamilton, a local business man in the North Country owning the Hamilton Funeral Home of Peru, Keeseville, and Mooers. He was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in 2008.

Over time, Chip's ability to do daily tasks became very limited. He would become short of breath with simple tasks, like brushing his teeth, answering the phone, and walking just a few steps. He relied increasingly on his portable oxygen tank.

In 2010, Ruth Hamilton LaClair began the Octoberfest Event while her father, Chip was in Pittsburgh, PA recovering from a lung transplant. After spending 4 months in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and his loving wife, Patti spending 4 months in a hotel with wonderful family and friends visiting, Chip succumbed to his IPF from complications with the lung transplant on January 27, 2011.

Through the help and strength of family and friends, Ruth has continued the event each year in his memory.

Thank you to all who continue to support and celebrate with us!

There will be limited items available to purchase such as t-shirts, hats, gloves & magnets for sale. Please check the vendor table at the race.

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