Where can I register for the Oktoberfest 5K or the 1 Mile Run for the Children? 

You can register in a variety of ways:

Walk-In Registration will be available from Wednesday, September 16th – Friday, September 18th at a fee of $25 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 mile at these locations:

Race Day Registration will be available on Saturday, September 19, 2009 beginning at 7:00 a.m. at the Addison Oktoberfest Race Grounds.  Please arrive early.  Race day registration fee is $35. 

Are dogs allowed?

For the safety of our participants, we strongly discourage pets.

Are strollers allowed?

Yes, this is an all family event.

Where can I park?

Free parking is available in the parking garages at the Northwest corner of Arapaho Road and Dallas Parkway

How do I set-up my group registration online?

To get the group rate of $16 per participant for the 5K, you need 25 or more participants in any combination of the 1 Mile and the 5K. Email Pam at pstephens@wokc.org with your group name and we will set it up online for you. Discounted group registration online ends on Friday, September 11, 2009.

How can my company or organization sponsor the race?

Contact Pam Stephens at the Wipe Out Kids' Cancer office at 214-987-4662 for a 2009 Sponsorship packet.

Who does the Tom Thumb 1 Mile Run for the Children and Oktoberfest 5K benefit?

Wipe Out Kids' Cancer benefits from the funds raised by this event.  A non-profit operating in the metroplex, the mission of Wipe Out Kids' Cancer is to invest in the lives of children by funding cancer research, by healing the soul through fun experiences and by advocating for a cancer-free tomorrow.  The funds raised by WOKC go to the pediatric cancer research being done at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and UT-Southwestern, as well as the programs that we have for supporting children battling cancer.

How can I volunteer for the event?

To volunteer, please email Pam Stephens at pstephens@wokc.org or call 214.987.4662.

What are the awards and age group breakdown?

Medals and cash prizes will be awarded to the male and female 5K Overall winners, second place, third place, and Masters Division winners.
Overall 5K winners - $250
2nd Place 5K winners - $100
3rd Place 5K winners - $50
Overall Masters Division Winners (40 ) -$100

Awards will also be presented to the top winners in the following age categories:

14 & under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-69
70

How can I fund raise?

See the tab above "Fundraising" to find out about the ways that you can raise additional funds for the race, and the prizes for the top fundraisers.