St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
When is St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?
St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run takes place on Friday, October 9, 2026 in Alton, IL.
What distances does St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run offer?
St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run offers 3 events: 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk, Virtual 5K Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5K Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $25.00 | Register |
How much does St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run cost?
Registration for St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run held?
St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run is held in Alton, IL at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
About St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
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
Results
T-Shirt
Anyone who signs up by September 14th will be guaranteed a race shirt at packet pick up. Anyone who registers after that date can select their shirt from available sizes.
Packet Pickup Information
Thursday 10/08 from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm at the parish office.
Friday, October 9th, after 3:00 pm on the festival grounds.
If, for any reason, you are unable to collect your packet by Friday, it will be safely stored at the parish office on East 4th St, located in the nearest building to Langdon St.
Virtual 5K Option
St. Mary's Oktoberfest is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual participation options. When you register as a virtual participant, you complete your 5K Run wherever and whenever works for you! All virtual participants will receive a commemorative shirt.
SCORING & TIMING
5K &Virtual Results reporting options (You can enter your results between October 9 and October 16):
Self-report your 5K Virtual Results by clicking on the Results tab, choosing 5K Run/Walk Results Set then clicking on the Submit Virtual Results button.
Referral Refund Program
Spread the word, convince your friends to sign up for the 5K or 1 Mile and automatically receive a refund. Within your confirmation email, you will be able to find your referral code/link. Refer 5 friends who use your referral code and automatically receive a $10 REFUND.