
From the Organizer
Online pre-registration closes 9/30/25 at 12:00 p.m. You may still register in-person for the 5K/10K races between 7 a.m.—8 a.m. on race day. Races begin at 8 a.m. Please arrive to Festhalle Farmer's Market before this time and go to the table marked as race day registration.
Join WellStone, North Alabama's mental healthcare leader, for a 5K and 10K race supporting community mental health and well-being. Proceeds benefit the Cullman Area Mental Health Foundation. You can learn more about WellStone here.
Costs are $30 per 5K runner and $35 per 10K runner, which includes a t-shirt and race packet. Race timing by Fleet Feet. USATF Certification AL07018JD. Registration is open through race day, but costs increase by $5 on Sept. 1. The last day to register with t-shirt guaranteed is Sept. 5.
Race day check-in begins at 7 a.m. Check-in is located at Festhalle Farmer's Market. Look for the large timber frame Festhalle Market, which is the hub of Oktoberfest activities. Course map coming soon to view.
Stick around after the race for more fun and food at the annual Cullman Oktoberfest festival, celebrating the City of Cullman's German heritage. This event is filled to the brim with activities for the entire family, drawing in hundreds of visitors from across the region each year. It's a pretty big deal!
Events
Weather
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
80°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Bernard, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
18,894
as of 2023
City Elevation
766 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K, Hosted by WellStone, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
108
Days to train
Coming Up
Run for Good 5K
Less than a mile away
13th Annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
2 miles away
Midsummer Night Run presented by HomeTown Bank of Alabama
26 miles away
Rails to Recovery
18 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K, Hosted by WellStone
Oct 3, 2026