Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10k
Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10k is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Minster, OH, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Location
- Minster High School, Minster, OH
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Start: Minster High School at 9:30am
Finish: Corner of 4th Street and Lincoln Street in the heart of the Minster Oktoberfest!
Finisher Medals to the first 1200 finishers across the line
There is a "No Frills" entry option that does not include the shirt, but saves $10!
Prize money to the top 10, master's, grand master, and top Minster finishers (non-high school). Age group awards to the top 3 in each category.
The course is flat and fast with lots of music and fun along the way. It is part of the Run Ohio Grand Prix Series, one of the fastest 10k races in the Midwest and offers great prize money!
Prize Money:
1 place - $300
2 place - $200
3 place - $175
4 place - $150
5 place - $125
6 place - $100
7 place - $75
8 place - $50
9 place - $50
10 place - $50
$50 - 1st place male and female Masters runner
$50 - 1st place male and female Grand Master runner
$25 - 1st place non-high school runner from Minster, OH
$125 - 1/4 of the pack finisher
$125 - 1/2 (middle of the pack) finisher
$125 - 3/4 of the pack finisher
Course records: Julius Koskei: 28:18 and Vicoty Chepngeno 31:57.
FUN RUN: This is a 1-mile race for the kids that starts 5 minutes after the the 10k in front of the high school by registration tents. Race day signup only, cost is $5.
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
71°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sidney 1 S, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Minster, OH
Population
3,213
as of 2023
City Elevation
962 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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73
Days to train
- Race
- Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10k
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Minster High School, Minster, OH
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Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10k
Oct 4, 2026