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5K1 miRegistration open

St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Friday, October 9, 2026Alton, Illinois

Entry from: $30
Days to go: 3

At a glance

Date: Oct 9, 2026
Location: Alton, Illinois
Distances: 5K, 1 mi
Registration: Registration open until Oct 9, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: stmarysoktoberfest.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Polkas, German food, live music, inflatables ... it's a fall festival you won't want to miss! Live music will be provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The schedule is packed with activities on the festival grounds.

For more info about the festivities: https://www.stmarysoktoberfest.com/

Kickoff the weekend festivities with a 5K Run or 1 Mile Fun Run. Finisher medal & t-shirt, free soda/beer ticket included in registration.

Awards for Top 3 Male and Female plus Age Group Awards!! We have over $500 in prizes.

Age Group Awards

12 and under

13-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Important: Register by September 14th to guarantee your shirt size preference.

The 5K race will commence at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 09, 2025, at the intersection of Langdon and East 3rd Street. The 1-mile fun run will begin just 5 minutes after.

*All proceeds benefit the St. Mary's school & Parish

Key dates

Registration opens

Jan 19, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Apr 6, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 7, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Sep 7, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Sep 28, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 9, 2026

Race day

Oct 9, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 9, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Oct 9, 2026

Pricing

5K Run/Walk

Tier 3, until Oct 9, 2026

$45

1 Mile Fun Run

Tier 2, until Oct 9, 2026

$30

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Tier 2 ended Sep 28, 2026

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