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

Date:
Fri, Oct 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location:
Alton, Illinois
62002
United States
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1 Miles 5k Fun Run 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

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    REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER

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    Race organizers reserve the right to delay or cancel event due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

    The following are prohibited during the race: pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles.

    All registrations are final and there are no refunds.

    Please contact our Race Director with any questions or concerns about your registration at racedirector@route6610K.com.

    PACKET PICK UP

    Registered participants are required to pick up their packet before the start of the race. You packet includes your race bib and timing chip. If you're unable to attend packet pick-up, someone may pick up your packet on your behalf.

    Please choose one of the following packet pick up options:

    Friday pick-up Noon - 6:00 PM

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    ​Saturday, race day 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM

    At City Park, at the Metro Milers tent on the park grounds

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    6:30 AM Packet pick-up opens

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