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

Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT

Location: Alton, IL; St. Mary's Catholic Church, 519 E 4th St, 62002
Type: RUN

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1 Miles
Fri, Oct 9, 6:05 PM CDT · From $28.19
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 5:00 PM CST · Closes Sep 6, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Fri, Oct 9, 6:00 PM CDT · From $38.86
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 5:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Fri, Oct 9, 6:00 PM CDT · From $28.19
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 5:00 PM CST · Closes Sep 6, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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From the organizer

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

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

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