When does the St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run sell out?

St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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

Q: How hard is the St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run 5K?

St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run is a 5K on a road course in Alton, Illinois. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?

Race-day weather in Alton can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 6:00 PM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

October 9, 2026

Alton, Illinois

Rolling Course

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Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Family-friendly

Big local vibe

About the Race

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 ov...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

beer

music

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.