The German-themed St. Michael's Oktoberfest 5k run/two-mile walk kicks off at the Benjamin Franklin statue in Lincoln Park near the intersection of Stockton Drive and LaSalle Drive at 6:30 p.m.

The organizers of the race encourage runners to dress up in German outfits such as Lederhosen and barmaid outfits for the run.

More information is available at www.oktoberfest5krun.com.