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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
GE Park / Union Park Clubhouse, Bloomington IL
5K · 1 Mile
46–63°F · some rain risk
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2025
62–78°F
rain
2024
43–66°F
dry
2023
47–66°F
dry
2022
30–44°F
dry
2021
47–69°F
dry
2020
40–58°F
dry
2019
39–60°F
dry
2018
34–56°F
dry
2017
48–67°F
dry
2016
62–78°F
dry
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About this race
🍻 Annual Oktoberfest 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Every third Sunday in October is our Annual Oktoberfest 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk! This run/walk is a fundraiser to support BN Sunrise Rotary’s Youth Services and the CCHS Rotaract Club. The run is a chip-timed 5K on the Constitution Trail from GE Park, looping through Tipton Trails, and back to GE Park. Blacktop trails the whole way.
📝 Registration
- Online Required: Participants must register online in advance. We will have late and race day registration but it is all electronic and we will not have paper race forms.
- Easy Process: Register on your phone, pay with your card and you will be automatically assigned a bib number - show your confirmation email at bib pick up.
- Early Pickup: Pickup of your race bib and shirt prior to race day is strongly encouraged.
- Pickup Locations: Pickup will take place at Fleet Feet Bloomington on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm or from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at GE Park before the race on Sunday.
🏁 Finish Line Celebration
- Join Us: At the end of the race, please join us inside the clubhouse for your brat dinner, live polka music, and delicious beer from White Oak Brewing!
📊 Results
- Text Notifications: Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.
- Live Updates: Results will be updated throughout the day at www.ItsRaceTime.com.
- Awards: Fabulous ceramic steins will be awarded for the top three in each 5k age group for those who run in person on race day.
- Age Groups: Top Male/Female Overall, and Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+).
T-Shirt only guaranteed for those who register by October 2nd.
🔗 More Information
For further details, visit our race page: Oktoberfest Rotary Run.
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