Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Distance
- Oktoberfest 5k run/walk · Oktoberfest 10k run
From the Organizer
Online registration ends on Saturday, Sept. 20 at noon.
Day of registration, 5k - $45; 10k - $50. Checks or via your phone with QR code.
The Silverton Runners Club and Oktoberfest are again teaming up to host the Oktoberfest 5k and 10 races. The races have a little something for every type of runner. Track runner? The start and finish is on the Kennedy High School track. Road runner? The course meanders through the hamlet of Mt. Angel. Trail runner? Parts of the course are on gravel. Like it flat? It mostly is. Like hills? We have a couple. Like a good party after? Mt. Angel Oktoberfest! Every finisher will receive a pint glass and a ticket for a complimentary beer at the Oktoberfest. See, we got you all covered! See you there.
What you need to know:
The 10k course will be new this year.
We allow strollers, please line up in the back.
Though we like dogs, please do not bring them to run the races.
There will be day of registration.
If you register for the 10k, please maintain at least a 15:00/mile pace. The course will officially close at 10:30 so our volunteers can enjoy the Oktoberfest activities.
Proceeds from the races go to support the Kennedy, Silverton and Gervais middle & high school track and cross country programs.
Packet pick-up is Sunday (day of race) at the Kennedy High School track, starting at 7:00 AM. Day of registration will be from 7:00am to 8:45am.
To guarantee a t-shirt, register and purchase your shirt before September 1.
Please note: We will have extra shirts on race day but availability will be limited to what we have on hand.
We can't wait to see you at the races!
1/1/25 to 4/30/25, 5k - $30; 10k - $35
5/1/25 to noon on 9/13/25, 5k - $35; 10k - $40
Day of race, 5k - $45; 10k - $50
Online registration ends on Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon.
There are no refunds.
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Silverton, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Angel, OR
Elevation
206 ft
Nearest Airport
SLE
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field · 16 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk
- Date
- September 20, 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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk?
- Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk is a running race held in Mount Angel, Oregon on September 20, 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 Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Mount Angel, Oregon at Kennedy High School, Mount Angel, OR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk
Sep 20, 2026