2026 BCS Oktoberfest Half-Marathon
Race Date
Oct 25, 2026
Location
Madison, NJ
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Location
- Madison, New Jersey
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
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Training plans
Half Marathon
10K
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
W1 Rest 30-35' Easy Run 20-30' Cross Train 30-35' Easy Run Rest 20-30' Cross Train 40-50' Easy Run
W2 Rest 30-35' Easy Run 20-30' Cross Train 30-35' Easy Run Rest 20-30' Cross Train 50-60' Long Run
W3 Rest 30-40' Easy Run 20-30' Cross Train 30-40' Easy Run Rest 20-30' Cross Train 50-60' Long Run
W4 Rest 25-30' Easy Run Off or 20' Cross Train 25-30' Easy Run Rest Off or 20' Cross Train 5k Race
Rest Week
W5 Rest 30-40' Easy Run 30-40' Cross Train 30-40' Easy Run Rest 30-40' Cross Train 60-70' Long Run
W6 Rest 40-50' Easy Run 30-40' Cross Train 40-50' Easy Run Rest 30-40' Cross Train 60-70' Long Run
W7 Rest 40-50' Easy Run 30-40' Cross Train 40-50' Easy Run Rest 30-40' Cross Train 70-80' Long Run
W8 Rest 30' Easy Run Off or 20' Cross Train 30' Easy Run Rest Off or 20' Cross Train 10k Race
Rest Week
W9 Rest 50-60'
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Solid Pick596 years running
~545 finishers a year
growing or steady
15% returning runners
3 photos
runners from 16 states
winner 1:22:25
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 BCS Oktoberfest Half-Marathon?
The 2026 BCS Oktoberfest Half-Marathon is held on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Where does the 2026 BCS Oktoberfest Half-Marathon take place?
It takes place in Madison, New Jersey.
What distances does the 2026 BCS Oktoberfest Half-Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 BCS Oktoberfest Half-Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 BCS Oktoberfest Half-Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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