Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $129.99$134.99 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon Elite | Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | Free | 20 |
| Spectator Pass | – | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $20 | – |
| VIP Area Access | – | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $60$75 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| VIP Half Marathon Package | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $209.99 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Oct 3, 20267:45 AM | $84.99$89.99 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| VIP 10k Package | 10K | Oct 3, 20267:45 AM | $164.99 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:55 AM | $64.99$69.99 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| VIP 5k Package | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:55 AM | $139.99 | – |
| Virtual 10kVirtual | 10K | Oct 3, 2026 | $39.99 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 2026 | $39.99 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 2026 | $39.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $134.99 until Oct 3.
- Spectator Pass: $20 until Oct 4.
- VIP Area Access: $75 until Oct 4.
- 10k: $89.99 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Texas runs 4:37:04, about 10:34 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:56:35 and men in 4:29:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 440 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5k
Half Marathon
10k
Aggregated from official results (RunFAR Racing Services, Inc.) for Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:49 or better, the top quarter in 30:12, and half the field in 36:25; the last tenth came in after 55:16.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:27, and half the field in 2:13:43; the last tenth came in after 2:58:25.
At the 2025 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 52:15 or better, the top quarter in 58:59, and half the field in 1:06:46; the last tenth came in after 1:29:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:02 | 18:39 |
| 20-29 | 24:00 | 18:18 |
| 30-39 | 23:32 | 17:48 |
| 40-49 | 26:32 | 20:50 |
| 50-59 | 29:12 | 23:27 |
| 60-69 | 35:38 | 30:21 |
| 70+ | 52:07 | 55:14 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 648 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 268 to 1,083 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:30 to 36:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,083 (+35%) | 36:25 | under 25:49 | 16:20 |
| 2024 | 805 (+12%) | 36:06 | under 26:00 | 16:39 |
| 2023 | 716 (+19%) | 36:19 | under 25:01 | 15:10 |
| 2022 | 602 (+125%) | 36:51 | under 24:00 | 16:16 |
| 2021 | 268 | 33:30 | under 23:10 | 19:15 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:12, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:57:27, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 10K: Slower than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 58:59, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 92°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.
Race details
- Where
- 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 440 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt Size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Sep 18, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,083 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 36:25 and the winner ran 16:20.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:12, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on irvingmarathon.com; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
HALF MARATHON, 10k, 5k
FAST AND FLAT
USATF CERTIFIED RACE
BENEFITING IRVING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY
IRVING, TX
OCTOBER 3, 2026
The annual Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon benefiting the Irving Schools Foundation will be at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX, centrally located in Dallas Fort Worth minutes from the DFW airport!