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

  • Date Fri 10th October 2025
  • Time 6:00PM CDT
  • Location Alton, Illinois
  • Price $33.53 - $44.20
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Friday, October 10, 2025, in the charming town of Alton, Madison! This vibrant fall festival is packed with festive polkas, delicious German food, and live music that will keep the energy high all weekend long. Kick off the festivities with a spirited 5K race starting at 6:00 PM, followed by a fun-filled 1 Mile Fun Run just five minutes later, both taking place at the intersection of Langdon and East 3rd Street.

Participants can look forward to a finisher medal and t-shirt, along with a complimentary soda or beer ticket included in their registration. Exciting awards await the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group awards across various categories, with over $500 in prizes to be won! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exhilarating community eventβ€”be sure to register by September 15th to secure your preferred shirt size. Embrace the fall spirit, enjoy family-friendly activities, and support a great cause as all proceeds benefit St. Mary's school!

Organiser's Description

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.

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

9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+

Important: Register by September 15th to guarantee your shirt size preference.

The 5K race will commence at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the intersection of Langdon and East 3rd Street. The 1-mile fun run will begin just 5 minutes after.

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

*All proceeds benefit the St. Mary's school

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 10th October 2025 (6:00PM CDT)

    $44.20

  • 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $3.86 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 10th October 2025 (6:05PM CDT)

    $38.86

  • Virtual 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.53 Fee & T-Shirt

    $33.53

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Location

St. Mary's Catholic Church, 519 E 4th St, Alton, 62002, IL, United States

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