Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest 5K Social Run/Walk - April

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Fort Worth, TX; 111 E. 3rd Street, 76104
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

A dog-friendly, untimed 5K social run/walk with beer, tacos, and a festive "halfway to Oktoberfest" vibe, supporting animal rescue.

Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly
Walkers Welcome

Great for: beginners, walkers

Gather your two and four-legged friends for the Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest 5K Social Run/Walk, celebrating "halfway to Oktoberfest" in Fort Worth. This untimed event welcomes all paces for a relaxed stroll or sprint, led by "world-famous BEER PACERS." Enjoy a festive atmosphere with brews, delicious breakfast tacos, and games. Your participation also supports Rahr to the Rescue's mission to promote animal adoption and awareness. It's a perfect blend of community, fun, and giving back.

What to expect

An untimed 3-ish mile run or walk, perfect for all paces and levels.
Enjoy two draft Rahr beers (21+) and delicious breakfast tacos.
Bring your leashed pups to join the fun on the patio.

Standout details

Pups & Pints social run/walk
"Halfway to Oktoberfest" celebration
World-famous Beer Pacers
Supports Rahr to the Rescue

Perks & features

Dog-Friendly

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

The course

Rolling
Walkers welcome

Difficulty

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Welcome to the Rahr Brewing Pups & Pints Social Run/Walk, plus it's halfway to Oktoberfest. Gather your four-legged friends and join us at the Flying Saucer for some miles, brews and tacos!

And remember - The monthly Rahr & Sons Running Club social run/walk is your training for the annual and "official" Rahr Brewing Oktoberfest 5K. Think of it as a social stroll or sprint that primes you for the main event, where running meets revelry!

SOCIAL RUN REGISTRATION & TICKET PRICING: Purchase tickets for $38 online. Social Run Includes:3ish mile run/walk (untimed), led by our world-famous BEER PACERS, two tasty (2) draft Rahr beers (must be 21+), custom pint glass and the best breakfast tacos your lips have ever tasted, courtesy of That Taco Dude! Plus $5 of your registration goes directly to Rahr to the Rescue and their mission to promote adoption, raise awareness of the overpopulation problem and inspire change.

SOCIAL RUN SCHEDULE: Check in opens at 8:00 AM and the group start is at 8:30 AM. If you miss the group start at 8:30 AM, you can still check in and run/walk, check in closes at 9:00 AM.

8:00 AM: Check in for the social run/walk opens 8:30 AM: “Group” Start (run with the group and awesome beer pacers!) 9:30 AM: That Taco Dude starts slinging them breakfast tacos 10:30 AM: Each month we’ll have games and/or a raffle with a chance to score some fun stuff, must be present to play and/or win. 11:00 AM: Last call 11:30 AM: Social run/walk ends

SOCIAL RUN/WALK NOTES & TIPS:

All levels and paces are welcome. This event is untimed & always an awesome time! We are always rain or shine! We are cashless and paperless; all registrations are done online. Dogs are allowed on the patio at the Flying Saucer. Dogs must have tags, be on a leash and are only allowed in outside, in communal areas. We hope to you see you and your pups soon! Sign up online for $38, no refunds or transfers, once you are registered, you are registered! Bring your ID! Kids in strollers are always welcome and are always free. Downtown run/walk route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6522754693

Event Location: Flying Saucer, 111 E. 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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