The Brothers of Mercy Presents Oktoberfest & 5K Race on September 6

Event Supports Compassionate Care on Wellness Campus

The Brothers of Mercy is pleased to present its annual Oktoberfest event with 5K race and walk fundraiser for its Campus Foundation on Friday, Sept, 6 at 5:30 p.m. at 4520 Ransom Rd. in Clarence.

Oktoberfest also includes a 5K race and walk at 6:30 p.m. Runners, walkers and event attendees can register at BrothersofMercy.org. The running and walking fee is $35 and includes a long-sleeve T-shirt for the first 300 people who sign up, food and one free beverage ticket. The party-only ticket is $20 for food, one beverage and music. Online registration ends on Sept. 2 at 11:59 p.m.

The Polka Boyz, the house band at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, will play music under the tent as eventgoers enjoy a German feast that features the following:

• Beer-Basted Bratwurst
• German Curried Meatballs
• Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage
• German Potato Salad & Cavatappi Pasta Salad
• Bavarian Soft Pretzel Sticks with Beer Cheese Dip
• Sachertorte German Cookies & Pumpkin Cream Puffs

Hofbrauhaus premium ale and Dunkel dark lager will be served in the beer tent. There will be a basket raffle and all event proceeds will go towards The Campus Foundation to support compassionate care for patients and residents on The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus.

“It is always nice to kick off the fall season with our Oktoberfest event in the Clarence Hollow,” said Peter Eimer, Chief Executive Officer of The Brothers of Mercy. “We look forward to having runners, walkers and Oktoberfest enthusiasts of all ages experience our neighborhood course and enjoy authentic German food and music. We are grateful for our legacy sponsors who make this community event possible, as it supports The Campus Foundation’s mission of sustaining compassionate care for all patients and residents on our Wellness Campus.”

Oktoberfest is sponsored by Picone Construction, ACSI, Clarence Wall & Ceiling, Family Choice of New York, Buffalo Pharmacy, Joe Basil Chevrolet, Culligan Water, Gordon Food Service, Highgate Medical Group, Hoffman Hannafin, Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, Bristol Village, Modern Disposal Services, Reimer, Russell’s, Wegmans and The David & Joan Rogers Foundation.

Packet pick-up for pre-registered runners will take place on Thursday, Sept 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Brothers of Mercy Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at 10570 Bergtold Road in Clarence as well as race day from 4:30 – 6:15 p.m. For more information, please call 716-759-7622. The overall male and female winners will receive the Oktoberfest beer stein trophy, while all age group winners for males and females will receive a medal.