Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Wichita, KS, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (75 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Registration opens Today!
Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
LOCATION: Wichita, KS US 67208
TYPE: Run or Run/Walk
Warm up: 9:15 AM
5K: 9:30 AM
1 Mile: 10:30
Awards: 11 AM
Packet pickup will be from 12 PM to 6PM on Friday October 4th at Blessed Sacrament School commons off of Roosevelt Street north of the Church. There is a parking lot and street parking available.
You can also pick up packets on race day beginning at 8 AM at Blessed Sacrament School commons.
See you soon!!
Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 2026
Celebrate the annual Oktoberfest held at Blessed Sacrament by running this traditional and festive 5K race. Run through the scenic and historic College Hill neighborhood and finish smack dab in the middle of the Oktoberfest celebration. Featuring live music, kids play area and of course, German Beer and Food. All runners receive choice of brat or hot dog and beer (21 and older). Race swag includes a tech shirt! The race is Chip-Timed by Timer Guys and the winners of each division will receive awards. Overall winners will receive prizes
Start will be at Roosevelt and Circle Drive and the Finish Line on Quentin and Douglas
5K Run/Walk, Stroller Division
07/12/2026 - 08/24/2026 - $35 - tech shirt
08/25/2026 - 09/25/2026 - $40,
Race Day** 09/26/2026 - $45
5K Stein Holding Division 5K Division
07/12/2026 - 08/24/2026 - $45 - tech shirt and mug,
08/25/2026 - 09/25/2026 - $50,
Race Day** 09/26/2026 - $55
Race day registration for the stein stein holding division is limited to steins available.
1 Mile Run/Walk
07/12/2026 - 08/24//2026 - $25
08/25/2026 - 09/25/2026 - $30
Race Day** 09/26/2026 - $35
**Race Day registration will be from 8:00-9:00 AM on 09/26/2026. No registrations will be accepted after 9:00 AM.
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
79°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wichita Jabara Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wichita, KS
Population
396,488
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,303 ft
Nearest Airport
ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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- Race
- Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Sep 26, 2026