OktoberFeast
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5k · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
Run, Walk, and Rally to End Senior Hunger with Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels!
Join us Saturday, October 3 at 10 AM for our Oktoberfeast-themed 5K Fun Run & Walk along the beautiful Columbia River. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, strolling with friends, bringing the kids (and dogs!), or just showing up for the fun—this event is all about coming together for a cause that stays right here at home!
📍 Start & Finish: 2600 North Columbia Center Boulevard
(Parking near New Vintage Church)
Everyone Is Welcome
Runners, walkers, strollers, wheelchair users, kids, teams, and dogs are all encouraged to join.
And yes… costumes are highly encouraged too! 🎉
Make Your Miles Matter
New this year: every participant is a fundraiser—but it’s totally flexible.
When you register, you’ll automatically get your own fundraising page where friends, family, and coworkers can support your 5K.
Fundraise as much or as little as you’d like
No minimum required—your registration is enough to participate
Want to go all in? Form a team or even create a page for your dog
Can't come in person? Or not interested in racing? Consider selecting our virtual 5K option to still help support our cause to outrun Senior hunger!
Every dollar raised stays right here in our community for Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels, helping ensure local seniors have access to nutritious meals and meaningful connection.
Join the Fun (and Friendly Competition!)
- Top Fundraiser Award
- Largest Team Prize
- Costume Contest (people and pups!)
- Timed race option with prizes
Free Community After-Party
The finish line is just the beginning!
Stick around for a free OktoberFeast-style celebration open to everyone—even if you didn’t participate in the race.
- Food & refreshments
- Live music
- Beer garden
- Family activities
- Kid Zone
- Dog Zone
- And more!
📍 Located at the Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels campus (right by end the end of the race)
Festivities continue until 2 PM
Registration Details
Online registration open until the night before
Day-of registration available on-site
Register by September 9 to guarantee your event t-shirt (Later registrations will receive shirts after the event)
Virtual Racing option available
Questions? donate@gencare.org
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
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richland, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Richland, WA
Population
61,912
as of 2023
Elevation
400 ft
Nearest Airport
PSC
Tri Cities Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
GEG
Spokane International Airport · 124 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at OktoberFeast, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
- Race
- OktoberFeast
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
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)
- What is the OktoberFeast?
- OktoberFeast is a running race held in Richland, Washington 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 OktoberFeast?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Richland, Washington at 2600 N Columbia Center Blvd, Richland, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the OktoberFeast?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
OktoberFeast
Oct 3, 2026