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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
41 S Washington St, Oxford MI
5K · 1 Mile
52–67°F · some rain risk
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2025
50–83°F
dry
2024
53–74°F
dry
2023
60–82°F
dry
2022
41–62°F
dry
2021
63–72°F
rain
2020
41–53°F
dry
2019
51–65°F
rain
2018
51–74°F
dry
2017
57–78°F
dry
2016
55–66°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 3
Rain likely · 65–79°F
Saturday, Oct 3starts near 65°F · 23% chance of rain · wind up to 17 mph
About this race
5th Annual Scarecrow Festival Fun Run/Walk
Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location
Downtown Oxford - Start/Finish line will be on Hudson St.
Event Overview
To kick off the Scarecrow Festival activities we invite you and your family/friends to join us for our 5th Annual Family Fun Run/Walk in downtown Oxford.
Race Options
- Distance Options: We will have a 1 Mile and 5k option open to all ages as well as a Lil Pumpkin Dash (100 Yards) for the little ones 7yo and under.
- Family Discount: After 4 registrations on the same transaction, a $5 discount will apply to all registrations (discount is auto-applied in cart).
- Course Accessibility: Course is OPEN to traffic (follow pedestrian laws) and is dog & stroller friendly. Dogs must be leashed.
- Prizes: Prizes to top Male & Female in 5k & 1mile.
Finisher Awards
- Medals: MEDALS to ALL finishers.
- Giveaway: We are working on a fun giveaway, guaranteed to the first 100 registrants, as supplies last after 100.
- Registration: Race Day Registration will be available 9 AM - 10 AM on Hudson St.
- Costume Encouragement: We encourage you to be in your favorite Fall/Halloween costume. And don't forget to stick around downtown for many Scarecrow Festivities immediately after.
Contact Information
For more information check out our Facebook page.
Any additional questions? Please email them to [email protected].
Registration Link
For more details and to register, visit: Scarecrow Festival Fun Run/Walk.
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Oct 2 – 4, 2026.
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