OCTOBER 6th, 2024
Stony Creek Oktoberfest Runs
Celebrate Bavaria
Stony Creek Metropark, Shelby Twp, michigan
Sunday, October 6, 2024
8:00 a.m.
Disability Friendly: Yes
Strollers: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Distances
5k, 10k, 13.1, 18.6 – Perfect tune up for the fall marathons
TimeLine
October 5
10:00 a.m. Kona arrival, set up begins
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Set up continues
7:00 p.m. Dinner
October 6
6:30 a.m. Registration /Packet Pickup open
7:45 a.m. Registration Closed
7:55 a.m. Kids fun run begin
8:00 a.m. 13.1, 30k Start
9:00 a.m. 10k start
9:05 a.m. 5k start
10:30 a.m. 5k/10k awards available for pickup
1:00 p.m. Awards available for pickup half and 30k
Course information
Stony Creek metropark is the setting for this long standing event, formerly knows as the Stony Creek marathon. We have added a great Oktoberfest theme and changed the date to perfectly place it on the calendar for that final tuneup run before the fall marathon season.
Venue information
Beautiful Stony Creek Metropark offers the perfect setting for this event.
Registration information
Open: 6:30 am, Close 7:45 am. Once you arrive on site follow the signs and flags to the registration start area. Have you id ready and proceed to your group. Do not arrive late, we will not delay the start of an event for late arrivals.
Fees
Policies
Kona Running Company follows the same industry standard policy as other event companies nationwide. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS given including an event cancelation due to circumstances out of Kona Running Company’s control including but not limited to: pandemic shut down, health crisis, unsafe course conditions due to construction or weather.
Refunds and Transfers will be granted for Military members who are unable to attend due to their service requirements. or due to the death of a registrant’s family member.
Athlete Amenities
Super cool finisher medal. Runners long sleeve. Beer from Lockharts BBQ, pretzel bites, beer cheese, Bavaria popcorn and pastry and more. – See Below For Images*
Parking
Parking will be in and around the venue. There are plenty of options to park Downtown Royal Oak.
SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to: Stony Creek Metropark and all their great Staff, Guernsey Dairy, Gatorade,
Support Crew: TBA
EVENT Ammenities
Themed Running Events
The theme for this one will be Oktoberfest, Bavaria, and the festive atmosphere all of that entails with the party.
5K, 10k, 13.1, 18.6 miles
PERFECtLY Placed on the calendar for your final TUNE-UP Run before the fall marathons kick off.
Custom Event Medal
This year’s medal will feature the logo with a custom ribbon.
Race Swag
A custom long sleeve with logo, finisher medal. Award winners will receive a glass beer stein.
Fun Enviornment
Stony Creek Metropark, a fun place for all with music, fun and festive.
Post-race Snack Table
The focus here will be the same with Bavaria foods and snacks with your morning brew. Pretzel bites, Bavaria style doughnut pastry, beer cheese, Bavaria style popcorn, soda, and more.
#THEKONALIFE
Kona Life is the lifestyle behind our Kona Brand. Everything we do, everything we touch we want it to be fun, positive and inspire friends and families to achieve their fitness goals while having fun! Some events and races are all about the Billy B.A.’s out there who always seem to somehow be stronger, faster, and further than everyone else. We pride ourselves in creating a fun, laid back yet challenging event and race experience that our athletes come back to time and time again. Express yourself and become apart of the Kona Running Fam. Aloha!
LET’S GET
AFTER IT
For those of you who are ready to take your running to the next level Kona has something to offer you as well. Our professionally timed events offer our athletes not only themed, scenic fun but, also considerable challenge with 10k and 15k (Double-up) events with longer distances but with the same great atmosphere. Why not push yourself while having some post event fun? At Kona you can have it both ways!
2022 OKTOBERFEST run