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Northwest Oktoberfest Coming To State Fairgrounds
The Stein Dash, produced by Fizz Events and sponsored by MOViN 92.5 is the "Ultimate Beer Run" with 3 beer stops along the way.
From the Stein Dash: 5Ks are fun. Beer is fun. Even Root Beer can be fun if you’re under 21! On Sunday October, 7th, the Oktoberfest Northwest’s Stein Dash 5K and the ½ Mile Kids Root Beer Run, will take place at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup!
The Stein Dash, produced by Fizz Events and sponsored by MOViN 92.5 is the “Ultimate Beer Run” with 3 beer stops along the way (that’s one for every mile)! 3.1 miles is no marathon, but it still requires a pit stop (or three). So, in the Oktoberfest spirit, with stein in hand, runners (or shufflers) will stop at each pit stop, fill their stein with a different beer at each stop: Chug, sip, sample, taste – it’s all about style – just drink the beer and get back on the course because the clock still keeps ticking. Runners do not have to stop at the Beer stops. The Stein Dash 5K is an all ages event however 21 + only permitted to drink beer. Water will be available.
The Finish Line will take runners right into the amazing Munich-style Festhalle at Oktoberfest Northwest, where the first refreshing free beer will be awarded. Drink tickets can also be used for wine or cider inside the Munich Festhalle & the NEW Bavarian Festhalle. Those 21 and under or those that do not drink, can get root beer instead at the Root Bier Garden. The rest of the day is then to be enjoyed at Oktoberfest Northwest, since entry to the event is included in race registration.
The Kids Root Beer Run! Kids 10 and under can register now for the Root Beer Run, a 1/2 Mile Kids Run with the same premise as the Stein Dash: Run, Chug Run! At the ¼ mark, kids will be greeted with a 5oz root beer to chug in the root beer garden before racing to the finish line. All registered kids will receive an awesome running cape and gift at the finish line!
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On-site registration, and race packet pick-up starts at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7th at the start line. This is where the official commemorative tasting stein will be presented, along with the race packet including a bib number for the adults and a ‘racing cape’ for the kids! The Stein Dash kicks off 10:30am and the ½ Mile Kids Root Beer Run starts at noon!
Sign up early for the Stein Dash and save! Register now for only $37. The price will increase to $42 from September 15th. Pre-race packet pick-up at Road Runner Sports in Kent on Saturday, October 6th between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and on race day from 9:00 a.m. Use Code OKTOBERFEST to receive a $5 race entry discount at steindash5k.com.
Aside from the race, Sunday, October 7th at Oktoberfest Northwest will be jam-packed with additional activities including authentic German bier, food, free activities for kids and entertainment throughout the entire weekend.
FAMILY FEST ZONE AT OKTOBERFEST NW: What’s Oktoberfest NW without a little kinderfest for the children? Stop by the Root Bier Garden in the Munich Festhalle, a family fun zone dedicated to the ‘kinder’ with free airbrush tattoos and face painting on Saturday and Sunday, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, pumpkin decorating, a kids Hammerschlagen®, and of course, delicious Root Bier Floats.
Plus, on Sunday, October 7, it’s Family Day with all-ages general admission at half price at $7.50 courtesy of The News Tribune and Star 101.5 FM: children 12 and under are free all weekend, and as a special entertainment treat for the kids, Manuela Horn’s famous “Kinderfest Show” is back! This fun, interactive polka dance show & sing-a-long for all ages will have children smiling from ear-to-ear. Manuela will host her Kinderfest Show on Sunday, October 7 from 2:20 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. from the Munich Festhalle Stage, sponsored by Xfinity.
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Plus, the 11th Annual Wiener Dog Races will also be taking place. The races, produced by NW Wiener Races and sponsored by 100.7 The Wolf, run from noon until 4:00 p.m. and also include several costume contests. Guests can sign up their dashing dachshunds online at oktoberfestnw.com or on the day of the race, between 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Sports Haus will be playing sports all day.
For more information about all of the activities at Oktoberfest Northwest including the all-new VIP Lounge Experience, and to purchase advance tickets, go to oktoberfestnw.com.
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