2026 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools!
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run or Run/Walk · Kids Mile Fun Run · 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Runtoberfest is a 5K Run/Walk, and Kid's Mile (12 and under) to support the McMinnville Education Foundation that starts and finishes at McMinnville High School’s Wortman Stadium! Help support McMinnville schools at this family-friendly event! Registration for the 5K is $35 online and $48 day of race. Choose your school affiliation for a chance to win the Golden Shoe Trophy for your Mac 40 school you would like to support.
Race Day Schedule:
8am: Bib Pickup Starts (please arrive early!)
8:30am: Kids Mile
8:45an: Registration Ends
8:50am: Walkers-only Start
9am: Main Race Start
Bib pickup starts at 8am. Please arrive early to avoid congestion. Day of race registration is only available from 8am to 8:45am. The race organizers would appreciate registering online before the event to minimize day of race registration congestion.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
47°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mc Minnville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About McMinnville, OR
Population
34,493
as of 2023
Elevation
150 ft
Nearest Airport
SLE
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field · 23 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools!
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools!?
- 2026 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools! is a running race held in McMinnville, Oregon on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools!?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in McMinnville, Oregon at 615 NE 15th Street, McMinnville, OR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools!?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools!
Oct 3, 2026