Sesser Oktoberfest 5k
Sesser Oktoberfest 5k is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Sesser, IL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Location
- 214 W Franklin, Sesser, IL
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
First annual Sesser Oktoberfest 5k will be held on October 11, 2015. The race will start on Franklin St and be an out and back. The race is being established as a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Barb Lappin. We hope you will join us!!
Start: 214 W Franklin
Finish: 101 S Park (The Custard Stand)
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
72°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rend Lake Dam, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sesser, IL
Population
1,919
as of 2023
City Elevation
468 ft
Nearest Airport
MWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois · 23 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Sesser Oktoberfest 5k
Oct 10, 2026