St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Fri 9th October 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Alton, Illinois
- Price $28.19 - $38.86
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Join us for the St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Friday, October 9, 2026, in the charming town of Alton, Madison! This spirited event kicks off an exciting fall festival filled with polkas, delicious German food, and live music that will keep you energized throughout the weekend.
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and enjoy the thrill of the 5K race starting at 6:00 PM, followed by the 1 Mile Fun Run just five minutes later. All participants will receive a finisher medal, a t-shirt, and a complimentary soda or beer ticket with registration. Plus, you’ll have the chance to compete for awards, including the top three male and female finishers and age group awards for categories ranging from 9 and under to 70+. With over $500 in prizes up for grabs, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Don’t forget to register by September 14th to ensure your preferred shirt size. Join us for a day of fun and festivities, all while supporting the St. Mary's school and parish!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and enjoy the thrill of the 5K race starting at 6:00 PM, followed by the 1 Mile Fun Run just five minutes later. All participants will receive a finisher medal, a t-shirt, and a complimentary soda or beer ticket with registration. Plus, you’ll have the chance to compete for awards, including the top three male and female finishers and age group awards for categories ranging from 9 and under to 70+. With over $500 in prizes up for grabs, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Don’t forget to register by September 14th to ensure your preferred shirt size. Join us for a day of fun and festivities, all while supporting the St. Mary's school and parish!
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.
FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE FESTIVITIES: HTTPS://WWW.STMARYSOKTOBERFEST.COM/ [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
9 and under
10-14
15-19
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
FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE FESTIVITIES: HTTPS://WWW.STMARYSOKTOBERFEST.COM/ [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
9 and under
10-14
15-19
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
Races
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 519 E 4th St, Alton, 62002, IL, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
