Refund and Transfer Policy for Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k
At Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k, we appreciate your understanding of our refund and transfer policy. As we work diligently year-round to prepare for this event, including the ordering of items like medals and shirts months in advance, we want to ensure a smooth experience for all participants.
Refund Policy for Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k
The Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k and Kick It Event Management has a NO REFUND policy
- There are no refunds for event cancelation due to severe weather, weather emergency, hurricane warning, winter storm warning or flooding as decided upon by the race directors. These decisions are made for the safety of our participants, volunteers and the need for our first responders to be used to help with the weather emergency. Signing this waiver is your agreement that there are no refunds for weather emergency cancelations.
- There are no refunds if you’ve registered for this event “by mistake”. Please read through the location and date of the event before registering. You can transfer to a Virtual Runner if you can’t join us race day.
- There are no refunds due to injury or illness. Please add on the RegShield insurance for reimbursements due to injury or illness as per their guidelines.
- The Race Roster registration platform does allow you to add on RegShield if you would like insurance on your registration for a nominal fee. We are not responsible for the acceptance or denial of any claim. Please read through their guidelines carefully.
Transfer Policy for Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k
We understand that plans can change, and we offer a transfer option to accommodate such situations. Please familiarize yourself with our transfer policy:
- Runner-to-Runner Transfer: Up until Friday, September 29, 2023, at 6 pm, you can transfer your registration to another runner. To initiate the transfer, use the Race Roster TRANSFER BUTTON. If you have any problems, contact us immediately.
- In-person to Virtual Runner Transfer: If you can no longer participate in the in-person event, you have until Monday, September 25, 2023, at midnight to transfer to a virtual runner.
- No Refunds for Downgrades: Please note that transferring to a lesser sub-event will not be eligible for a refund.
- Runners running on someone else’s bib without our knowledge will be disqualified
To ensure a smooth and successful Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k experience, please adhere to our policies. We look forward to seeing you at the event and wish you a fantastic race day!
