The 2026 Pretzel Run and Oktoberfest Now a 5k, 10k and New HALF MARATHON
5k & 10k & Half Marathon RUN Courses
LOUISVILLE HALF MARATHON (New)
The Pretzel Run is moving back to the LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY PARK...and we have added a HALF MARATHON to all 7 racces in Louisville.
Each course is quite similar, but may start East or West for the first portion of each race.
The courses are 90% trail and compact gravel and dirt. Strollers are allowed, and the course trail is smooth. Trail shoes are not needed, but recomended if wet and muddy. The Pretzel course will run the West Direction first then pass the park at mile 3 before heading out East to Lafayette. Location: 955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville CO- 5 minutes off Hwy 36. (Race Time 10:00am Start)
5k Trail Race 10:00am
(EAST BOUND LOOP)
New for our 5k runners, we will split the 5k and 10k runners...as the 5k Runners will head EAST and do the more beautiful, difficult route with the hill. A wide trail and tree lined...then at mile .8 to 1.1 there is a steep hill to the water station...down to Empire Road and then return.
10k Trail Race 10:00am
(WEST BOUND 5k -then- EAST BOUND 5k)
Our 10k runners START with the 5k runners...but immediately head WEST first for the 1st 5k loop (100% FLAT)...then Head EAST to do the 2nd 5k loop that has the hill and great views.
The KINDER (kids) Pretzel Run- Mile 11:30am
Willkommen Kinder!
Kids are an importnat part of german Family culture and are most often treated and much more taken care of then adults...
So bring the kids out to the Race and they can make a pretzel necklace, and line up for the 11:30 Kinder Mile out on the trails and back.
Adults are encouraged to run with them....kids receive a Finsiher Medal, small bag of Real german Gummibarchen and an Apple Juice (most popular drink for kids in Germany)
RACE OPENS Jan 6, 2026
The Pretzel Run SOLD OUT 4 weeks early in 2025...
We now have a 1/2 Marathon for 2026!!!
This way we can add 100 entries to the trail race on October 10th 2026. Half: 9:00am and 5k/10k: 10:00am