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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $10 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:50 AM | $35$48 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run or Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $35$48 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $48 on Oct 3, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Oregon ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Oregon runs 36:56, about 11:53 a mile, based on 97 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:52 and men in 31:51.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the Kids Mile Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 250 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
615 NE 15th Street, McMinnville, OR 97128
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2026 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools! cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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Course
5K Course Map. The Kids Fun Mile will be on the track.
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Runtoberfest is a 5K Run/Walk, and Kid's Mile (12 and under) to support the McMinnville Education Foundation that starts and finishes at McMinnville High School’s Wortman Stadium! Help support McMinnville schools at this family-friendly event! Registration for the 5K is $35 online and $48 day of race. Choose your school affiliation for a chance to win the Golden Shoe Trophy for your Mac 40 school you would like to support.
Race Day Schedule:
8am: Bib Pickup Starts (please arrive early!)
8:30am: Kids Mile
8:45am: Registration Ends
8:50am: Walkers-only Start
9am: Main Race Start