The all new HOPS Beer friends MEDALS ARE IN EXCLUSIVLY FOR THIS YEAR'S
OKTOBERFEST 5K 10K ON SATURDAY, Septemer 27, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at HOB
BREWING COMPANY 941, Huntley Avenue, DUNEDIN, FL 34698. The best venue
in Florida where the PARTY begins with your RUNNING! (or walking).
This run is open to all ages and levels of ability and is dog
friendly! Register early as the price increases closer to the race in
an attempt to slow down registrations as we approach the sell out for
each race date.Parking is free and encouraged at the Artisan Parking
Garage across from the venue on Monroe street or any legal downtown
parking areas. The city and race management cannot be responsible for
any parking violations even though they are very rare in Dunedin. When
it doubt…keep moving.
June 1st is a family encourage run with a 5K, 1 mile and kid’s dash
set at a distance appropriate for each size of child where the kids
are never out of sight to parents. Parents are also encouraged to run
along side your children in the kid’s dash, video this great
endeavor as their earn the first finisher’s medal of the day just
prior to our main 5K run start. Each registered bib number gets a
finisher’s medal and every 5K distance runner receives a RUN FLORIDA
promotional t-shirt and free draft craft beer from HOB Brewing post
race.
DUNEDIN IS ALWAYS A VERY POPULAR VENUE WHICH TAKES YOU THROUGH
DOWNTOWN DUNEDIN FROM HOB OUT NORTH AND BACK EXCLUSIVELY ON THE
PINELLAS TRAIL SO BRING YOUR BEST ATTITUDE AND LEAVE THE EAR BUDS AND
AIR PODS AT HOME. An email is sent to all participants by NOON the day
before the race with your assigned bib number that you’ll pick up on
race morning as well as your waiver or release to participate. If you
don’t get this email by noon the day before the event please text
727-CAN-RACE with a good email address and we’ll forward the email
to that address. If you register on race morning the process takes
much longer and the race could be sold out so register early. No
matter when you register you must use your phone or computer to
register through www.727CanRace.com [http://www.727canrace.com/] link
to Active.com This ensure our insurance protocol and allows you to
purchase the 3rd party insurance in case of no show or cancellation.
Race management, as an industry standard, cannot issue refunds and
race day registration is never guaranteed.
Once you receive your pre race email, please look up your bib number
and print your waiver, sign it, and fill it out in order TO GREATLY
expedite your check in experience. You’ll be directed to a longer
check in line if you need to sign a waiver on site but we will provide
them for those who do not have access to a printer. DO NOT email them
back to us as they must be presented on race day. There is NO packet
or tshirt pick up prior to race day.
Parking is free at the Artisan Parking Garage, 356 Monroe Street,
Dunedin, FL 34698. After you park your vehicle, please walk west
across the Pinellas Trail to HOB Brewing Company, 941 Huntley Avenue,
Dunedin, FL 34698. This is your start/finish area. Please remain on
site at HOB and off the Pinellas Trail until Suzanne calls your
distance to walk you out together as a group to your exact starting
area.
Each distance will be called to the start line just prior to race
start to follow Suzanne around the building to the start line. PLEASE
REMAIN INSIDE THE GROUNDS OF THE HOB UNTIL YOU ARE TAKEN TO YOUR START
LINE. DO NOT COME OUT TO THE PINELLAS TRAIL UNTIL SUZANNE WALKS YOUR
GROUP AROUND THE LOT TO THE START LINE AS EACH ARE DIFFERENT (the HOB
finish line is the same for all distances).
Note that where a 10K is offered it is a 2 loop course and the 15K is
a loop course of the 5K route. We offer these in our cooler months
which are popular for those training for larger races in longer
distances. Because we are less in competitive nature, you can turn in
early if you’re not feeling well for the repeat lap(s) just let
timing know how many laps you completed as we record your time by the
bib color which indicates to us the distance you signed up for. Please
see Suzanne for a reassigned bib if you change distance when you
arrive.
We will have a bike lead and plenty of volunteers along the route. All
participants who are still on the trail after 3 hours must abide by
the 4 way stops at each intersection. Police and volunteers are at
each Pinellas Trail 4 way stop intersections but you are responsible
for your own safety so eyes WIDE OPEN! Dunedin is always bustling with
energy and those we are permitted to use the Trail for this event by
both the county and the city, we do not have full exclusivity in a
closure so we ask that you respect normal trail goers and we hope
they’ll do the same.
Your times will be recorded electronically using the RaceSplitter
Timing System so please wear your bib number on the FRONT of your body
so that it is visible not only for timing to record you at the start
and finish line, but also so that police and volunteers on the course
know that you are part of this private event.
WE DO NOT POST TIMES AT THE VENUE as it’s always our goal to
maintain a laid back group of runners and walkers at these celebratory
events. The venue is family and dog friendly, however, If you are
running with a stroller or a dog we ask that you start toward the back
of the pack to keep them safe from passing runners. The trail will be
packed with runners and walkers so keep to the right and please limit
noise cancelling devices. WE WANT YOU TO BE SAFE! Call out nice things
to each other!
Remember to pick up your FREE BEER armband at race check in if you are
over the age of 21. This is what you will redeem for your free first
beer at the main bar at HOB Brewing after you complete your distance.
Bag check is in the t-shirt zone for anyone who does not want to walk
back to your car. Only light snacks are at the venue but bring your
wallet as there is typically a food truck and great good throughout
Dunedin post race.
Receive your finisher’s medal at the finish line and take a TOP
FINISHER’S framed award if they are there when you arrive! This
means you are in the first 15 males and first 15 females to cross the
finish line in 5K distance or greater. We do not give awards, beyond
finisher medals, in the 1 mile and kid’s dash run. We also bring
additional top finisher frames for any of our senior citizen runners
or anyone who might have a particularly great race so if you do not
see top finishers frames there when you finish but you know in your
heart you earned one see Suzanne as they are tucked away neatly on
site and WE WILL have one just for you.
We discontinued issuing age group awards many years ago as it holds up
the party. It’s more about safety, fun, and unity than the speed in
your performance at this venue so enjoy each other and add to the joy
of the day!
Restrooms can be found inside HOB Brewing company on arrival and
throughout the day. We do not provide food after the race (only
small snacks) so after your free beer and great time at the HOB we
encourage you to venture to Dunedin’s downtown district all within
walking distance to our many restaurants, breweries, and specialty
shops from the gateway to the marina. Always check "open" times from
your phone before you choose a downtown location.
Thanks for being a part of running in Dunedin always benefiting our
teens from high school wrestling, JV football, cheer, band, travel
baseball teams, and more. Remember to thank a teen or law
enforcement officer at the venue or on the course! It’s all about
community and service.
For questions that were not answered in this description please email
Suzanne at XanaduRaceManagement@gmail.com
Suzanne and Mike Mannino www.727CanRace.com
[http://www.727canrace.com/]
Event details and schedule
The all new HOPS Beer friends medals are in exclusivly for this year's
Oktoberfest 5K 10K on Saturday, Septemer 27, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at HOB
Brewing Company 941, Huntley Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698. The best venue
in Florida where the PARTY begins with your RUNNING! (or walking).
This run is open to all ages and levels of ability and is dog
friendly! Register early as the price increases closer to the race in
an attempt to slow down registrations as we approach the sell out for
each race date.
Parking is free and encouraged at the Artisan Parking Garage across
from the venue on Monroe street or any legal downtown parking areas.
The city and race management cannot be responsible for any parking
violations even though they are very rare in Dunedin. When it
doubt…keep moving.
June 1st is a family encourage run with a 5K, 1 mile and kid’s dash
set at a distance appropriate for each size of child where the kids
are never out of sight to parents. Parents are also encouraged to run
along side your children in the kid’s dash, video this great
endeavor as their earn the first finisher’s medal of the day just
prior to our main 5K run start. Each registered bib number gets a
finisher’s medal and every 5K distance runner receives a RUN FLORIDA
promotional t-shirt and free draft craft beer from HOB Brewing post
race.
DUNEDIN IS ALWAYS A VERY POPULAR VENUE WHICH TAKES YOU THROUGH
DOWNTOWN DUNEDIN FROM HOB OUT NORTH AND BACK EXCLUSIVELY ON THE
PINELLAS TRAIL SO BRING YOUR BEST ATTITUDE AND LEAVE THE EAR BUDS AND
AIR PODS AT HOME. An email is sent to all participants by NOON the day
before the race with your assigned bib number that you’ll pick up on
race morning as well as your waiver or release to participate. If you
don’t get this email by noon the day before the event please text
727-CAN-RACE with a good email address and we’ll forward the email
to that address. If you register on race morning the process takes
much longer and the race could be sold out so register early. No
matter when you register you must use your phone or computer to
register through www.727CanRace.com [http://www.727canrace.com/] link
to Active.com This ensure our insurance protocol and allows you to
purchase the 3rd party insurance in case of no show or cancellation.
Race management, as an industry standard, cannot issue refunds and
race day registration is never guaranteed.
Once you receive your pre race email, please look up your bib number
and print your waiver, sign it, and fill it out in order TO GREATLY
expedite your check in experience. You’ll be directed to a longer
check in line if you need to sign a waiver on site but we will provide
them for those who do not have access to a printer. DO NOT email them
back to us as they must be presented on race day. There is NO packet
or tshirt pick up prior to race day.
Parking is free at the Artisan Parking Garage, 356 Monroe Street,
Dunedin, FL 34698. After you park your vehicle, please walk west
across the Pinellas Trail to HOB Brewing Company, 941 Huntley Avenue,
Dunedin, FL 34698. This is your start/finish area. Please remain on
site at HOB and off the Pinellas Trail until Suzanne calls your
distance to walk you out together as a group to your exact starting
area.
Each distance will be called to the start line just prior to race
start to follow Suzanne around the building to the start line. PLEASE
REMAIN INSIDE THE GROUNDS OF THE HOB UNTIL YOU ARE TAKEN TO YOUR START
LINE. DO NOT COME OUT TO THE PINELLAS TRAIL UNTIL SUZANNE WALKS YOUR
GROUP AROUND THE LOT TO THE START LINE AS EACH ARE DIFFERENT (the HOB
finish line is the same for all distances).
Note that where a 10K is offered it is a 2 loop course and the 15K is
a loop course of the 5K route. We offer these in our cooler months
which are popular for those training for larger races in longer
distances. Because we are less in competitive nature, you can turn in
early if you’re not feeling well for the repeat lap(s) just let
timing know how many laps you completed as we record your time by the
bib color which indicates to us the distance you signed up for. Please
see Suzanne for a reassigned bib if you change distance when you
arrive.
We will have a bike lead and plenty of volunteers along the route. All
participants who are still on the trail after 3 hours must abide by
the 4 way stops at each intersection. Police and volunteers are at
each Pinellas Trail 4 way stop intersections but you are responsible
for your own safety so eyes WIDE OPEN! Dunedin is always bustling with
energy and those we are permitted to use the Trail for this event by
both the county and the city, we do not have full exclusivity in a
closure so we ask that you respect normal trail goers and we hope
they’ll do the same.
Your times will be recorded electronically using the RaceSplitter
Timing System so please wear your bib number on the FRONT of your body
so that it is visible not only for timing to record you at the start
and finish line, but also so that police and volunteers on the course
know that you are part of this private event.
WE DO NOT POST TIMES AT THE VENUE as it’s always our goal to
maintain a laid back group of runners and walkers at these celebratory
events. The venue is family and dog friendly, however, If you are
running with a stroller or a dog we ask that you start toward the back
of the pack to keep them safe from passing runners. The trail will be
packed with runners and walkers so keep to the right and please limit
noise cancelling devices. WE WANT YOU TO BE SAFE! Call out nice things
to each other!
Remember to pick up your FREE BEER armband at race check in if you are
over the age of 21. This is what you will redeem for your free first
beer at the main bar at HOB Brewing after you complete your distance.
Bag check is in the t-shirt zone for anyone who does not want to walk
back to your car. Only light snacks are at the venue but bring your
wallet as there is typically a food truck and great good throughout
Dunedin post race.
Receive your finisher’s medal at the finish line and take a TOP
FINISHER’S framed award if they are there when you arrive! This
means you are in the first 15 males and first 15 females to cross the
finish line in 5K distance or greater. We do not give awards, beyond
finisher medals, in the 1 mile and kid’s dash run. We also bring
additional top finisher frames for any of our senior citizen runners
or anyone who might have a particularly great race so if you do not
see top finishers frames there when you finish but you know in your
heart you earned one see Suzanne as they are tucked away neatly on
site and WE WILL have one just for you.
We discontinued issuing age group awards many years ago as it holds up
the party. It’s more about safety, fun, and unity than the speed in
your performance at this venue so enjoy each other and add to the joy
of the day!
Restrooms can be found inside HOB Brewing company on arrival and
throughout the day. We do not provide food after the race (only
small snacks) so after your free beer and great time at the HOB we
encourage you to venture to Dunedin’s downtown district all within
walking distance to our many restaurants, breweries, and specialty
shops from the gateway to the marina. Always check "open" times from
your phone before you choose a downtown location.
Thanks for being a part of running in Dunedin always benefiting our
teens from high school wrestling, JV football, cheer, band, travel
baseball teams, and more. Remember to thank a teen or law
enforcement officer at the venue or on the course! It’s all about
community and service.
For questions that were not answered in this description please email
Suzanne at XanaduRaceManagement@gmail.com
Suzanne and Mike Mannino www.727CanRace.com
[http://www.727canrace.com/]
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