Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox talks with the people and organizations that make this one of Texas’s most unique areas. In this award-winning podcast series, Tom Fox visits with Michelle Sanders about the upcoming 17th Annual Oktoberfest Kraut Run.
The Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club hosts the 17th Annual Kraut Run. It takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, featuring an 8K, a 5K, and a non-timed 5K walk, all beginning at 8:30 AM. But this event is about much more than running. From its finish at Oktoberfest to the scholarships, literacy programs, schools, and local organizations supported by the proceeds, the Kraut Run demonstrates how a community event can create an impact well beyond race day.
Today, we will explore the story behind the Kraut Run, where the money goes, and its impact on Fredericksburg.
Resources:
Sign up for the Kraut Run
https://www.athleteguild.com/event/fredericksburg-tx/2026-oktoberfest-kraut-run
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https://www.facebook.com/MorningRotary/
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