St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race on October 9, 2026 in Alton, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
From the Organizer
Polkas, German food, live music, inflatables ... it's a fall festival you won't want to miss! Live music will be provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The schedule is packed with activities on the festival grounds.
For more info about the festivities: https://www.stmarysoktoberfest.com/
Kickoff the weekend festivities with a 5K Run or 1 Mile Fun Run. Finisher medal & t-shirt, free soda/beer ticket included in registration.
Awards for Top 3 Male and Female plus Age Group Awards!! We have over $500 in prizes.
Age Group Awards
9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Important: Register by September 14th to guarantee your shirt size preference.
The 5K race will commence at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 09, 2025, at the intersection of Langdon and East 3rd Street. The 1-mile fun run will begin just 5 minutes after.
*All proceeds benefit the St. Mary's school & Parish
Events
Weather
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
51°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alton - Melvin Price L&D, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
25,430
as of 2023
City Elevation
496 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 9, 2026