Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Online registration ends on Saturday, Sept. 20 at noon.

Day of registration, 5k - $45: 10k - $50. Checks or via your phone with QR code.

The Silverton Runners Club and Oktoberfest are again teaming up to host the Oktoberfest 5k and 10 races. The races have a little something for every type of runner:

• Track runner: The start and finish is on the Kennedy High School track.
• Road runner: The course meanders through the hamlet of Mt. Angel.
• Trail runner: Parts of the course are on gravel.
• Flat and hills: It mostly is flat but we have a couple of hills.

Like a good party after? Mt. Angel Oktoberfest! Every finisher will receive a pint glass and a ticket for a complimentary beer at the Oktoberfest. See, we got you all covered! See you there.

📅 Essential Information

What you need to know:

• New course: The 10k course will be new this year.
• Strollers: We allow strollers, please line up in the back.
• Dogs: Though we like dogs, please do not bring them to run the races.
• Day of registration: There will be day of registration.

If you register for the 10k, please maintain at least a 15:00/mile pace. The course will officially close at 10:30 so our volunteers can enjoy the Oktoberfest activities.

🎓 Support Local Programs

Proceeds from the races go to support the Kennedy, Silverton and Gervais middle & high school track and cross country programs.

🎽 Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up is Sunday (day of race) at the Kennedy High School track, starting at 7:00 AM. Day of registration will be from 7:00am to 8:45am.

👕 T-Shirt Registration

To guarantee a t-shirt, register and purchase your shirt before September 1.

Please note: We will have extra shirts on race day but availability will be limited to what we have on hand.

💰 Registration Fees

• Early registration (1/1/25 to 4/30/25): 5k - $30: 10k - $35
• Regular registration (5/1/25 to noon on 9/13/25): 5k - $35: 10k - $40
• Day of race: 5k - $45: 10k - $50
• Final date: Online registration ends on Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon.

🚫 Refund Policy

There are no refunds.

🌟 Looking Forward

We can’t wait to see you at the races! For more details, visit our official race page: Oktoberfest Races.