5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Start the weekend with movement, families, and community.

The Friday night 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run bring runners from across the region together with walkers, families, stroller crews, volunteers, and school supporters before the festival weekend gets fully underway.

Friday, October 9

Packet pickup begins at 3:00 PM. The 5K starts at 6:00 PM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run starts about 5 minutes later.

Family walking the Oktoberfest 5K and fun run route

For families

The 1 Mile Fun Run gives kids, parents, walkers, strollers, and extended family a simple way to participate.

Race volunteers and supporters before the Oktoberfest 5K

For volunteers

Course support, packet pickup, water, cheering, and safety roles help make race night smooth and welcoming.

Race gallery

Friday night energy.

A mix of runners, walkers, families, stroller teams, and race-night support from across the community.

Two runners celebrating during the Oktoberfest 5K

Walkers and runners on the course with safety support behind them

Runner flexing while finishing strong on the Oktoberfest course

Runner giving thumbs up with stroller teams nearby

Pack of runners moving along the Oktoberfest 5K route

Race friends smiling after the Oktoberfest run

Official race links

Register, volunteer, or sponsor the race through RunSignUp.

The 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run use the existing RunSignUp pages for registration, race-night volunteer shifts, and race sponsorship support.