Lace up your shoes for The Wurst 5k run/walk and a 1 mile Brat Trot with the Altamont Schuetzenfest. Schuetzenfest is one of our communities great traditions. Join us in celebrating this tradition, our community and and the memories that bring us together year after year. So weather you are a serious runner, a casual walker or just looking for a fun way for you and your family to join in the fun, Everyone is welcome. Because it wouldn't be Schuetzenfest without a little German flair we encourage all participants to wear their Dirndls, Lederhosen or German attire. Come be apart of the Wurst 5k where the finish line is just the beginning of the kick off to this years 61st annual Schuetzenfest.
Registration starts at 10:00am
Race Starts at 11:00am
Starts and Finishes at Lukes Bar and Grill/ The Whistle Stop where Schuetzenfest will be held.
Entry Fee is 25 Dollars
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
11:00
$25.00
Learn more about the host city, Altamont.
Altamont is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,216 at the 2020 census. Altamont is part of the Effingham, Illinois Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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