Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K

Sonder Brewing 5K Run/Walk celebrating Oktoberfest benefiting Greater Project, serving children in need in our community and beyond! EVENT DETAILS Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K run/walk and Kids Root Beer Run, hosted at Sonder Brewing. 7 local breweries serving German beers, festive food, kids activities, live music and all day festival! Participants receive free beer ticket or root beer, along with a finisher medal. Join us for the race and then stay for the after party. Medals for ALL FINISHERS and awards for top 3 male/female finishers. Prizes for the largest team and best individual and team Oktoberfest costumes. Strollers welcome along with well behaved dogs on leash. KIDS ROOT BEER RUN The Root Beer Run 10 yard or 50 yard fun dash. It takes place after the 5K on the course and ends over the finish line. Registered kids receive their own swag bag, root beer, sweet treat and finisher medal! Groups will be divided by age (toddler - 10 years of age): 3 years and under (10 yard dash) *parents welcomed to run alongside their toddler4-5 years (50 yard dash)6-7 (50 yard dash)8-10 years (50 yard dash) PACKET PICK UP Friday, Sept 25th 3:00-7:00pm, Sonder Brewing Saturday, September 26th 9:00-9:30am Sonder Brewing "In person registration available Saturday before the race RACE SCHEDULE 10:00 am - 5K Run/Walk Start11:15 am - Awards Ceremony Begins11:30 am - Kids Root Beer Fun Run… music and after party begins! PAST RESULTS 2025 Results 2024 Results 2023 Results 2022 Results 2021 Results BENEFITING Greater Project is Cincinnati based 501(c)3 certified non-profit. Our goal is to create generational change. We connect people with opportunities to invest in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in our local community, Kenya and India. We believe if we bring positive change to the life of a child, they can bring positive change to their community and world. Learn more at greaterproject.org VOLUNTEER If you or your group would like to volunteer at this fun event, CLICK HERE to learn more or contact volunteer@greaterproject.org SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CLICK HERE to learn more. A variety of event sponsorship opportunities are available, including custom sponsorships. Over 1,000 participants and 3,000 Oktoberfest event guests will hear your name and see your brand. Greater Project is a 501(c)(3) and your donation can be tax deductible.