Scarecrow Festival Fun Run/Walk
Scarecrow Festival Fun Run/Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Oxford, MI, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Location
- 41 S Washington St, Oxford, MI
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5th Annual Scarecrow Festival Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Downtown Oxford - Start/Finish line will be on Hudson St.
To kick off the Scarecrow Festival activities we invite you and your family/friends to join us for our 5th Annual Family Fun Run/Walk in downtown Oxford.
-We will have a 1 Mile and 5k option open to all ages as well as a Lil Pumpkin Dash (100 Yards) for the little ones 7yo and under.
-Family Discount - After 4 registrations on the same transaction, a $5 discount will apply to all registrations (discount is auto-applied in cart).
-Course is OPEN to traffic (follow pedestrian laws) and is dog & stroller friendly. Dogs must be leashed.
-Prizes to top Male & Female in 5k & 1mile.
-MEDALS to ALL finishers
-GIVEAWAY - we are working on a fun giveaway, guaranteed to the first 100 registrants, as supplies last after 100
-Race Day Registration will be available 9 AM - 10 AM on Hudson St.
-We encourage you to be in your favorite Fall/Halloween costume. And don't forget to stick around downtown for many Scarecrow Festivities immediately after. For more information check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oxfordscarecrowfestival
Any additional questions? Please email them to hindella@hotmail.com
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
67°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pontiac Wwtp, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oxford, MI
Population
3,478
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,032 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 43 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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36
Days to train
- Race
- Scarecrow Festival Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 41 S Washington St, Oxford, MI
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Scarecrow Festival Fun Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026