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Time To Train for the Fremont Oktoberfest 5K Brew Ha-Ha

Start training to run with the Fremont Oktoberfest runners (and jumpers) on September 23rd, 2012 Photo provided by Bold Hat Productions

Join the race to the beer garden during the Fremont Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 23rd, at 10a, for the 10th Annual 5K Brew Ha-Ha.  The official route takes runners from Solstice Plaza (behind 837 N 34th St) along the scenic Burke-Gilman Trail and the Lake Washington Ship Canal – and to the beer gardens of the Oktoberfest at the Center of the Universe.

Event producer Bold Hat Productions has provided some ‘training quips’ for this ultimate beer run:

  • Register early.  Pre-registration for the race is $25 and includes a Fremont Oktoberfest 5K t-shirt with day-of registration at $35, and no guarantee for a t-shirt
Time to get motivated for the 2012 Fremont Oktoberfest 5K on September 23rd Photo provided by Bold Hat Productions
  • Consider participating in a special running division.  The Oktoberfest 5K has a Beer Belly Division for those that qualify for this prestigious position (men at 220+ lbs/women at 175+ lbs – with a scale on site to prove all claims.)  Beer Belly racers will be treated royally, and earn the advantage of starting first – to better reach the beer garden ahead of the crowd!  Team divisions – four runners in costume, dirndl, or lederhosen – will compete based on average race times – and have more fun running with friends!
  • Train often.  Practice for the Fremont Oktoberfest 5K at one of the other upcoming 5Ks including the Great Kilted Run, Alki Beach 5K, or Iron Girl 5K.
  • Stay motivated. Setting realistic goals is an easy way for any runner to stay motivated to complete a race.  For the Fremont Oktoberfest 5K, reaching the beer garden is a popular goal – and treating yourself to a refreshing microbrew as reward for completing the first run of fall.

Kick off the fall with the season’s first 5K – presented by Pyramid Breweries!  For more information or to register to run, visit FremontOktoberfest.com/run, and keep up with the Fremont Oktoberfest 5K runners on Twitter – @FOktoberfest.