Spencer County Octoberfest 5K
Spencer County Octoberfest 5K is a running race on September 29, 2026 in Taylorsville, KY, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- September 29, 2026 (68 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Us for the Spencer County Octoberfest 5K on Tuesday, September 29,2026 on Main Street in Taylorsville, Kentucky
Race Start: 6:30 PM
Lace up your running—or walking—shoes and join us for a meaningful evening in the heart of Taylorsville! The Spencer County Octoberfest 5K Walk/Run is a family-friendly event open to all ages and fitness levels.
Why Participate?
All proceeds support Spencer County Special Olympics.
Event Details:
5K Registration:
$30 if registered by September 12
$35 through race morning
Includes a race t-shirt if registered by September 22!
Kids Fun Run (Ages 9 & Under) is just $15
Packet Pickup:
Sunday, Sept. 27 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Public Square: 18 E Main St, Taylorsville
Race Day (Tuesday, Sept. 29) | Starting at 5:00 PM
Awards:
Top 2 Overall Male & Female Finishers
Top Male & Female in the following age groups:
9 & Under (Fun Run participants not included in 5K awards)
10–14
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70–74
75 & Over
Why You'll Love It:
Scenic evening route through historic downtown Taylorsville
Community celebration of support and resilience
DJ, good vibes, and a cause that truly matters
And you'll be supporting Spencer County Special Olympics!
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
80°
Typical Low
50°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Taylorsville Lake, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Taylorsville, KY
City Elevation
693 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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68
Days to train
- Race
- Spencer County Octoberfest 5K
- Date
- September 29, 2026
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Spencer County Octoberfest 5K
Sep 29, 2026