RACES TO RUN
RACES: Dare to Run in Your Lederhosen 10K (Runners Only), Dirndl Dash 5k Run / Walk, Frank Kush 1 Mile Run / Walk
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2025
WHERE: Tempe Beach Park, Rio Salado Parkway 85281
WHO: All Ages, Strollers and Leashed Dogs Welcome
RUN DAY TIMELINE
6:00 AM Packet Pick Up / Late Registration
7:00 AM 21+ ID Check Available – Bring Your ID
7:45 AM Opening Introductions
8:00AM 10K Run Start (runners only)
8:10 AM Dirndl Dash 5K Run / Walk Start
8:20 AM Frank Kush 1 Mile Run / Walk Start
8:30 AM Post Run Concert, Brats and Beverage Service Begins
10:00 AM Race Event Ends
12:00 PM Four Peaks Oktoberfest Gates Open
Registration / Starting Line / Finish Line:
Tempe Beach Park – 80 West Rio Salado Parkway – 85281. Main park entrance location – northwest corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Proceed to the Tempe Town Lake south shore. The run staging area is to your left in front of the Oktoberfest main entertainment stage – can’t miss it.
Packet Pick Up
Friday, October 10 – 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Road Runner Sports – Tempe Market Place, 43 S McClintock, Tempe, 85281. Packets WILL NOT be available at Tempe Beach Park on Friday, October 10.
We very much look forward to seeing you all on race day!
RUNNIN’ FOR THE BRÄTS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
- AVNET.COM
- ROAD RUNNER SPORTS
- TEMPE SISTER CITIES
- ALL CITY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
- AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE
- EXCEL SCREEN PRINTING USA
- FRANK KUSH FOOTBALL ENDOWMENT – ASU
- 4 PEAKS RACING – RACE MANAGEMENT
- FOUR PEAKS BREWING CO.
- TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- MDESIGN – WEB & PRINT DESIGN & BRANDING
- FOUR PEAKS OKTOBERFEST @ TEMPE TOWN LAKE
- HENSLEY BEVERAGE CO.
- FRANK KUSH YOUTH FOUNDATION
RUN TIMING
Disposable chips technology by RVID Timing.
Timing chips are on the reverse side on your race number. Pin race numbers to the front of your shirt and worn over the belly button. Live results will be available at the results kiosk.
RACING BIB IMPORTANCE
This year’s run includes several participant perks:
- As the benefits are conveyed run volunteers will update your bib
- Keeping your run bib handy is important
- Returning anytime Saturday or Sunday – Bring your bib!!
- Also, bring your ID. Must secure 21+ wristband for alcoholic beverages
10K MAP
5K MAP
1M MAP
REGISTRATION FEES
$42 / $45
$38 / $42
$23 / $25
The higher above registration fee will be effective October 1. Register today!!!!! Online and mail in registration is available. A processing fee will be added to online registrations. Run Questions: Jeremy Graham – 4 Peaks Racing 623-330-0913. *10K is a running event only.
REDUCED RUN FEE OPPORTUNITY
REFER 5 FRIENDS AND IF THEY REGISTER – YOU WILL BE REFUNDED YOUR REGISTRATION FEE!!
DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THE REGISTRATION SITE. HELP US GROW THE 32ND FRANK KUSH YOUTH FOUNDATION RUN.
AGE GROUPS
5-9 (1M + 5k Run/Walk Only)
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
RUNNIN’ FOR THE BRATS FEES INCLUDE:
- Tech T-Shirt
- Polished, 1 liter Munich replica stein
- One free beer (21+ wristband required) or beverage
- One free Oktoberfest Brat – run bib required
- Brats, beer and beverage sales start – 8:30 AM
- Free Saturday Oktoberfest Admission – $25 Value
- Entrance wristbands will be provided Saturday morning
- Sunday admission is free for everyone – Bring the Crew!
- Reduced registration fee opportunities
- Post run concert – a 2023-2024 run favorite!!! 8:30 to 10:00 AM
- Regensburg, Germany polka band
- Dancing Devils will cheer runners across the finish line
- Post run water and fruit
- Valid 21+ ID and run bib required
- Bring the family for an entertaining Saturday morning
- REGISTER TODAY!!
AWARDS
Female and male 5K and 10K division winners receive Road Runner Sports gift certificates. Top male and female winners in each age group will receive medals. Medals will be given to all Frank Kush 1 Mile Walk participants.
PARKING
ASH PARKIT LOT – 201 S Ash Ave, free run parking.