Oktoberfest and 5K Trail Race 2014

The Willard Companies, in conjunction with the Smith Mountain Lake YMCA, will present an Oktoberfest and 5K Trail Race event on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Westlake Towne Center. The 5K Trail Race will start at 10:30 a.m. and the Oktoberfest from 12 noon to 5 p.m. This is a rain or shine event under tent. After the race enjoy live music by Harbor Towne Fest Band, obstacle course for kids, and a selection of Sunken City brews & food vendors!

 We're also having our golf ball drop! Enter for a chance to win $500!

 The event will also feature a children's play area, German food and a special Oktoberfest beer brewed by Sunken City Brewery. Admission for Adults is $5. Children 13 and under are admitted free. Valid ID is required for 21 and older. Food and drink vendors will be on site. Lawn chairs are welcome. Coolers, outside food or drinks, rollerblades, skateboards and pets are prohibited and not allowed. Bags are subject to be inspected.

The 5K Trail Race will begin at Westlake Towne Center, wind through the Jack-O-Lantern Branch Heritage Trail at the Booker T. Washington National Monument, and end at the Oktoberfest. Commonwealth Timing will record race times. Awards given to top three runners, male and female and the top finishers in each age bracket. Race registration is $25. Children under 13 is $15 additional $10 after October 4^th. T-shirts available to the first 100 participants. All proceeds benefit the Smith Mountain Lake YMCA. Race registration forms are available for download at www.SMLOktoberfest.com. Online registration is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Hardy/Oktoberfest5KTrailRace.

 “The goal of the Oktoberfest and 5K Trail Race is to provide additional entertainment options for local residents and visitors while at the same time generating proceeds that will benefit the Smith Mountain Lake YMCA,” said Christopher Finley, Director of Marketing and Communications for The Willard Companies. “We want to support the Y’s mission in building a healthy spirit, mind, and body,” added Finley.