Frequently Asked Questions
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Saturday, October 2, 2027 at Ambler Yards, home of Well Crafted Beer Company (300 Brookside Ave, Building 19, Ambler, PA 19002).
The Oktoberfest 5 Miler, Oktoberfest 5K, 2 Mile Jog/Walk and the Kids’ Root Beer Run (about 1/4 mile).
Based on 2026: Kids’ Root Beer Run 10:50 AM, 5 Miler 11:00 AM, 5K 11:11 AM, 2 Mile Jog/Walk 11:12 AM. Final times are confirmed in the race-week email.
Yes — the event is limited to 800 runners. Once we reach 800, registration closes immediately (in 2026 that could have been as early as September 1).
In 2026 it was the Friday before the race, 4:00–6:00 PM at Well Crafted Beer Company, with a happy hour during pick-up. It’s not mandatory but highly suggested.
Between 8:30 and 10:15 AM. The registration tent closes promptly at 10:30 AM.
Pull into Ambler Yards and follow the Scoogië Events feather flags to the main lot. Look for Runner, our giant inflatable Scoogië dog, and follow the signs.
Not at all! The 2 Mile Jog/Walk is just for fun, and walkers of all ages are welcome.
Yes! Everyone 21+ with a race bib gets one free Well Crafted beer (IDs are checked). Kids get root beer, and Well Crafted sells beer at their finish-line tent.
Yes — wear your favorite Oktoberfest outfit for the costume contest (totally optional).
Yes! Every finisher gets a special-edition Scoogië’s Oktoberfest medal.
Register before the shirt deadline (usually about 2 months before race day) to guarantee a commemorative Oktoberfest shirt.
For the 5 Miler and 5K: overall winners (male and female) plus top 3 male and female in each age group from 9 & under through 80–89.
No. Please pick up awards at the ceremony — awards and shirts are not mailed.
Yes! Music, yard games, food trucks, the costume contest and awards — then the after-after party at Well Crafted, just 25 yards from the finish.
Strollers are welcome on the 2 Mile Jog/Walk, and you’ll see plenty of four-legged fans at the event. Email scoogie@scoogie.com with any questions about bringing your dog on the course.
100% of donations go to Lower Gwynedd Township Parks & Recreation. A portion of every registration also supports Girl Power USA.
Email scoogie@scoogie.com — we’re happy to help.
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