Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Schedule
Race Schedule details can be found here https://allcommunityevents.com/prairiestatehalfmarathon & https://allcommunityevents.com/oktoberfest5k.
Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Long Grove, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $44.99
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $54.99 | – |
| 10K - Extended Online Registration | 10K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $59.99 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $109.99 | – |
| Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $119.99 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:55 AM | $44.99 | – |
| 5K - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:55 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 5K - Untimed | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:55 AM | $44.99 | – |
| 5K - Untimed - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:55 AM | $49.99 | – |
| Virtual Run - 10KVirtual | 10K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $54.99 | – |
| Virtual Run - 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $44.99 | – |
| Virtual Run - Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $109.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $54.99 until Oct 4.
- 10K - Extended Online Registration: $59.99 until Oct 3.
- Half Marathon: $109.99 until Oct 4.
- Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration: $119.99 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $109.99, entry is about 96 percent above a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Illinois runs 2:14:47, about 10:17 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:39 and men in 2:03:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 760 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
343 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove, IL 60047
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 82°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick Up
Pre-race packet pick-up details can be found here https://allcommunityevents.com/prairiestatehalfmarathon & https://allcommunityevents.com/oktoberfest5k.
Race details
- Where
- 343 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove, IL 60047Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 760 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Event Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Sep 28, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $44.99 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $109.99, entry is about 96 percent above a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 right now.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 343 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove, IL 60047.
From the organizers
Prairie State Half Marathon, 10K & Oktoberfest 5K - 10/3/2026
Long Grove, IL
#Oktoberfest 5K #Oktoberfest10K #OktoberfestHalfMarathon
The Prairie State Half Marathon & 10K has been upgraded to Long Grove’s Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K!
Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.