St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

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Alton, Illinois, United States

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sell $25.00 – $35.00

About the Event

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

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

Oct 09, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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18:00

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$35.00

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Oct 09, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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18:00

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$25.00

1 Mile Fun Run

Oct 09, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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18:05

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Alton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.5° / 21.2°

wb_sunny 9.2° / 19.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.1 /

water_drop 66.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.5° / 21.2°

wb_sunny 9.2° / 19.3°

air 11.1 km/h

water_drop 66.7%

About Alton

Learn more about the host city, Alton.

Alton is a charming river town in Illinois just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. Once a blue collar town of heavy manufacturing, Alton has transformed itself into a tourist destination and wedding and reception resort of the Midwest.