Oktoberfest Rotary Run

  • Date Sun 19th October 2025
  • Time 2:00PM CDT
  • Location Bloomington, Illinois
  • Price $11.60 - $32.80
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Oktoberfest Rotary Run on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Bloomington, McLean! This annual event features a chip-timed 5K run and a 1-mile fun walk, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. The scenic route takes you along the Constitution Trail, looping through the beautiful Tipton Trails and back to GE Park, all on smooth blacktop trails.

Join us not just for the race, but for a lively celebration afterward! Participants will enjoy a delicious brat dinner, live polka music, and refreshing beer from White Oak Brewing as they mingle with fellow runners. Plus, there are fabulous ceramic steins up for grabs for the top finishers in various age groups, making this a competitive yet festive event. Remember to register online in advance to secure your spot and T-shirt, as those will be guaranteed only for registrations completed by October 3rd. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to support the BN Sunrise Rotary’s Youth Services and the CCHS Rotaract Club while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

Every third Sunday in October is our Annual Oktoberfest 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Walk! This run/walk is a fundraiser to support BN Sunrise Rotarys Youth Services and the CCHS Rotaract Club. The run is a chip-timed 5k on the Constitution Trail from GE park, looping through Tipton Trails, and back to GE park. Blacktop trails the whole way.

REGISTRATION:
Participants must register online in advance. We will have late and race day registration but it is all electronic and we will not have paper race forms. Register on your phone, pay with your card and you will be automatically assigned a bib number - show your confirmation email at bib pick up.
Pickup of your race bib and shirt prior to race day is strongly encouraged. Pickup will take place at Fleet Feet Bloomington on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm or from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at GE Park before the race on Sunday.

FINISH LINE:
At the end of the race, please join us inside the clubhouse for your brat dinner, live polka music, and delicious beer from White Oak Brewing!

RESULTS:
Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.
Results will be updated throughout the day at www.ItsRaceTime.com [http://www.ItsRaceTime.com]
Fabulous ceramic steins will be awarded for the top three in each 5k age group for those who run in person on race day: Top Male/Female Overall, and Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+)

T-Shirt only guaranteed for those who register by October 3rd.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Unisex Technical Shirt

    Sun 19th October 2025 (2:00PM CDT)

    $32.80

  • 1 Mile (Untimed)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Unisex Technical Shirt

    Sun 19th October 2025 (2:00PM CDT)

    $32.80

  • Brat Dinner + Shirt (No Race)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Unisex Technical Shirt

    Sun 19th October 2025 (2:00PM CDT)

    $22.20

  • Brat Dinner (No Race)

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sun 19th October 2025 (2:00PM CDT)

    $11.60

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Location

GE Park / Union Park Clubhouse, 1750 GE Road, Bloomington, 61704, IL, United States

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