1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut

1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut

This event offers a full marathon and a half marathon in Pennypack Park in Philadelphia with start and finish at the Ed Kelly Amphitheater. The course follows the paved bike path along Pennypack Creek, mostly shaded and mostly flat, with a midsection of short steep rolling hills and a trail segment known as Mount Cuckoo. There is no traffic on the course.

Distances

• 13.1 miles half marathon
• 26.2 miles full marathon

Aid and race services include 13 aid stations for the full and 6 for the half, an Oktoberfest aid station, water and Gatorade at most fluid stops, and energy gels available at miles 8 and 21. Timing uses a disposable chip system and mile markers are placed along the course. Medical support includes an EMT ambulance on site and support bikers on course.

All finishers receive a finisher medal. Overall winners receive traditional German clocks and age group awards start at age 14 with unique German weather house trophies. Time limit for both distances is 6 hours 30 minutes; walkers are welcome for the half but the marathon is not recommended for walkers. The race organizer may shorten the event to a half marathon or enforce a stricter cutoff at the halfway point based on temperature.

Race swag for preregistered runners is a long sleeve performance 1/4 zip top. Fees are listed with a pricing change after May 3 2026. Refunds are available until 30 days before the event minus a $10 handling fee; after that no refunds or deferrals are offered but official bib transfers are allowed until five days before the race.

The post race gathering takes place at the Ed Kelly Amphitheater and includes German style entertainment, a popup beergarden, non alcoholic beer and bratwurst included with entry, live accordion music, a German dance performance, and a costume contest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.