Annual GermanFest Fun Run
When is Annual GermanFest Fun Run?
Annual GermanFest Fun Run takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Muenster, TX.
What distances does Annual GermanFest Fun Run offer?
Annual GermanFest Fun Run offers 1 event: 5K Run.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5.0 km | $32.00 | Register |
How much does Annual GermanFest Fun Run cost?
Registration for Annual GermanFest Fun Run starts at $32.00.
Where is Annual GermanFest Fun Run held?
Annual GermanFest Fun Run is held in Muenster, TX at 301 N Ash St.
About Annual GermanFest Fun Run
Fun Run Starts At 12 PM (Noon)
About GermanFest
Wilkommen (Welcome) to the 50th Annual GermanFest!
Muenster was founded in 1889 by people of German heritage and Catholic faith. This unique German community located in North Texas of approximately 1,700 citizens is a close-knit family in both kinship and kindred spirit.
This family of common heritage and faith throws one of the biggest parties in Texas, GermanFest, the last full weekend in April. This three-day festival attracts thousands to mouthwatering German sausage, scrumptious apple strudel, hearty cheeses and homemade bread, cakes and pies. So come to Muenster and let us be your host for food, fun and frolic. Be sure to bring a "guten apetit."
GERMANFEST IS ALWAYS THE LAST FULL WEEKEND OF APRIL. Plan to participate in one or more of our exciting activities!
Event t-shirts
Freebies
FREE PARKING: East Parking Lot of Heritage Park will be FREE only for runners' vehicles and ONLY on SUNDAY until 12 noon.
FREE ENTRY TO GERMANFEST: Registered runners will be finishing in the GermanFest grounds. The RACE BIB is the runner's FREE access pass into the Germanfest grounds on SUNDAY ONLY. Spectators must pay the $10 entry fee to gain access into the festival to watch the finish. Buy pre-sale entry tickets here: https://www.streamticketing.com/
FREE T-SHIRT: First 600 participants will receive a FREE T-Shirt - ($12 value) - (Please pre-register to get your correct size shirt)
FREE DRINKS: ALL participants receive a two VOUCHERS FOR TWO FREE DRINKS . Soft drinks redeemable at Boy Scout Troop 664 booth & beer redeemable at Muenster Jaycees outside beer trailers or inside Fuhrman Hall.
The GermanFest Fun Run staff will not be responsible for mailing T-shirts to runners who fail to run or pick up their shirts on race day.
Complimentary Snacks, Water, and Powerade at rest stop on the course and the Finish Line Area - BE SURE TO BRING ID
Packet Pickup
RACE WEEK Tuesday – Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lora's Flowers
213 N Main St
Muenster, TX 76252
RACE DAY
Heritage Park Hall at 301 N Ash St in Muenster
10:30 AM until start of race
FREE Parking for Runner's Only on Sunday Morning in the East Parking Lot of Heritage Park accessible from Ash St.
PLEASE NOTE:
Packet pickup will include a t-shirt, 2 drink vouchers, bib number and timing tag. Your bib number is your FREE PASS into GermanFest on SUNDAY ONLY
Race day details
Parking:
FREE Parking in East Parking Lot of Heritage Park (Access on N. Ash St) for Runners until Noon on Sunday. MUST PARK BEFORE NOON! Spectators and public parking is $5 per vehicle in the South and West Parking lots which are accessible off of W. Hwy 82. See detail map below.
Packet Pickup & Late Registration:
10:30AM @ 301 N Ash St, Muenster, TX 76252
Inside Heritage Park's Fuhrman Hall (East door access)
Race Start:
422 W Sixth St, Muenster, TX 76252 (the race start is about a 5-7 minute walk from Fuhrman Hall - registration)
Awards:
@ 1:15PM on the Fisher Stage outside (OR if bad weather on the Klement Ford Stage inside Fuhrman Hall (301 N Ash St.)
RAIN OR SHINE:
There will be a run and there will be no refunds.
Service Animals Only
GermanFest Website: https://www.germanfestmuenstertx.com/
GermanFest Tickets - Purchase Online: https://www.streamticketing.com/
Sign up via mail
Via Mail - Send completed and signed entry blank with the $30 entry fee (make checks payable to "GermanFest Fun Run") to the address on the form.
Please Note - We will not send mailed registration forms this year! You may print off the form from the website or register online: http://www.germanfest.net/runform.htm
5K Run Course Map & Info
The 5K course is run over paved roads within the city limits of Muenster. It is fast, scenic and challenging.
One rest stop will be at the half way point and one at the finish line. Water, fruit and other liquids will be available. Medical aid will be provided along the route and at the finish. If at any point, our medical personnel determines that you should not continue, you will be detained and/or returned to the start by a sag wagon. Fill out your race number bib so you can be identified in case of emergency.
The Muenster Memorial Hospital and local doctors and nurses will be available to assist with any complications. Qualified paramedics will be available onsite.