IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- IHM Oktoberfest Fun Run - KIDS Registration · IHM Oktoberfest Fun Run - ADULT Registration · IHM Oktoberfest Fun Run - FAMILY Registration (3 or more)
From the Organizer
Back again for our IHM Oktoberfest! We'll kick it off once again with our Fun Run - 5k or 1-mile options.
We once again have Registration for Kids, Adults...and Family Registration for a flat fee for 3 or more family members from the same household.
NOTE: CUTOFF DATE TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT IS MONDAY, 9/22/2025. If you register after 9/22/2025, we welcome your participation, but cannot guarantee a shirt, as final sizes and counts are due to the shirt printer on 9/22/2025.
START TIME: 9:00am.
If you also might have some family members who could Volunteer during the Race, please write to Ren-Jay Shei at ihmoktoberfestracedirector@gmail.com.
Thanks so much and see you soon for some fun running to kick off our Oktoberfest!
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
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indianapolis Se Side, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Indianapolis, IN
Population
882,043
as of 2023
Elevation
728 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run?
- IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run is a running race held in Indianapolis, Indiana 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 IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Indianapolis, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run
Oct 3, 2026