Stony Creek Oktoberfest Runs

Race Information
 

Packet Pick-up - Prior to Race Day

We are encouraging as many runners as possible to pick up their race packet prior to race day.  This will minimize congestion on race morning prior to the start of the race.  Saturday packet pick-up will be in the parking lot at the park office.  The park office is located outside of the main park entrance gate.

Packet Pick-up - Race Day
Packet Pick-up will begin at 7:15am at the Start/Finish Line

Staggered Race Start Times
8:00 am:  Start - Marathon, Half-Marathon,
9:00 am:  Start - 10k+ & 5k

Start Line - Small Waves
Start will be small groups every 5-15 seconds to thin out the pack early and make it easier to pass.

Aid Stations -
every mile around the lake

 

On the course - Be as courteous as possible
Please do not run more than 2 across.  Please be courteous of runners, walkers, & cyclists going in both directions.  The path is open to others on race day.  Pay attention to the parking lot entrance crossing - The cars have the right of way.  We ask that you Stay to the Right & Pass on the Left.

Finish Line
Age group awards will be available for pickup under the Awards tent.  Results will be uploaded the race website.  Results are uploaded live.

 

Course Information - info applies to all courses

Start/Finish Line

All Races Start and Finish at the Eastwood Beach Pavilion inside of Stony Creek Metropark
Click here for a link to Eastwood Beach in Google Maps

Surface

All Races are run on the asphalt Hike/Bike path within the park.   The path is 2 way traffic.  The path will be open to the public during the races.
There is a 3 mile stretch (out & back) on Island Drive that is asphalt road (50k, 26.2, 13.1).  This road is closed to cars during the race.
The start/finish line & the 50ish yards on either side is on concrete sidewalk.  There is a short (30 yards) grass section that connects the Eastwood Beach Parking Lot to the Hike/Bike path.  This section is run at the start of the race and when returning to the start/finish line area (the 10k+ only runs this grass section once)

Road Crossings

There are a few crossings of parking lot driveways.  Please use caution when crossing any parking lot intersections as Automobile traffic has the right of way.  Do not run through these crossing assuming that the cars will stop (you should never assume the cars will stop).  Slowing down momentarily (looking both ways) to ensure that you get through the crossing safely will not significantly impact your race time - it may improve it.  Please be safe.

Aid Stations 

There will have aid stations every mile around the lake.  Gatorade Endurance Formula, water, bananas, vaseline, Pepsi