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Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk

Date
September 20, 2026
Distance
Oktoberfest 5k run/walk · Oktoberfest 10k run

From the Organizer

Online registration ends on Saturday, Sept. 20 at noon.

Day of registration, 5k - $45; 10k - $50. Checks or via your phone with QR code.  

The Silverton Runners Club and Oktoberfest are again teaming up to host the Oktoberfest 5k and 10 races. The races have a little something for every type of runner. Track runner? The start and finish is on the Kennedy High School track. Road runner? The course meanders through the hamlet of Mt. Angel. Trail runner? Parts of the course are on gravel. Like it flat? It mostly is. Like hills? We have a couple. Like a good party after? Mt. Angel Oktoberfest! Every finisher will receive a pint glass and a ticket for a complimentary beer at the Oktoberfest. See, we got you all covered! See you there.

What you need to know:

The 10k course will be new this year.

We allow strollers, please line up in the back.

Though we like dogs, please do not bring them to run the races.

There will be day of registration.

If you register for the 10k, please maintain at least a 15:00/mile pace. The course will officially close at 10:30 so our volunteers can enjoy the Oktoberfest activities.

Proceeds from the races go to support the Kennedy, Silverton and Gervais middle & high school track and cross country programs.

Packet pick-up is Sunday (day of race) at the Kennedy High School track, starting at 7:00 AM. Day of registration will be from 7:00am to 8:45am. 

To guarantee a t-shirt, register and purchase your shirt before September 1.

Please note: We will have extra shirts on race day but availability will be limited to what we have on hand.

We can't wait to see you at the races!

1/1/25 to 4/30/25, 5k - $30; 10k - $35

5/1/25 to noon on 9/13/25, 5k - $35; 10k - $40

Day of race, 5k - $45; 10k - $50

Online registration ends on Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon.

There are no refunds.

Distances & Pricing

Oktoberfest 5k run/walk9 AMRegister →
Oktoberfest 10k run9 AMRegister →

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About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk?
Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk is a running event held in Mount Angel, OR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk?
Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Mount Angel, OR at Kennedy High School, Mount Angel, OR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk

Sep 20, 2026

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