
08/21/2014
Lace up your shoes!
Get out your running shoes and head over to Freedom Crossing Saturday, September 13 for the 21st annual German-American Oktoberfest Night Run presented by the German Air Force Air Defense Center and Family and MWR.
You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy the event. Pre-race activities start at 4 p.m. and include the sale of German coffee, pastries and more. Children’s activities include a bounce house, games and Freedom Crossing play areas.
The run starts at 6 p.m. and features an 8-kilometer race and a 5-kilometer fun run/walk. There is also a military unit team division. The top three male and female finishers will win prizes.
Pre-register through September 11 at Soto PFC, Stout PFC, Milam PFC, or active.com. Late on-site registration will take place the day of the event from 3-5 p.m. and a $5 late registration fee will apply.
After the race, stay to enjoy German bratwurst and beer, and more entertainment, including live music.
Freedom Crossing is located at 1611 Haan Road on West Fort Bliss. For more information, call 744-5794.