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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run | 10K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $45$47.50 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| 2 Mile (Non-Timed) | Other | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $45$47.50 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| 5k Run Walk | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $45$47.50 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $47.50 on Sep 29, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).
A typical finisher at a 10K in Fresno runs 1:04:59, about 10:27 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:06 and men in 59:47.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 10k Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Woodward Park - Shizen Group Activity Area, Fresno, CA 93720
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (California Timing) for OktoberFest Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:26 or better, the top quarter in 30:24, and half the field in 38:18; the last tenth came in after 1:00:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:55 | 19:12 |
| 20-29 | 25:44 | 20:24 |
| 30-39 | 26:31 | 20:57 |
| 40-49 | 28:19 | 20:03 |
| 50-59 | 23:54 | 27:41 |
| 60-69 | 31:45 | 28:52 |
| 70+ | 40:11 | 42:41 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 31 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 416 to 546 finishers, and the median time dropped from 42:31 to 38:18.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 546 (-17%) | 38:18 | under 25:26 | 17:28 |
| 2024 | 661 (+12%) | 40:08 | under 26:09 | 16:43 |
| 2023 | 591 (-4%) | 40:30 | under 26:09 | 16:25 |
| 2022 | 615 (+48%) | 44:18 | under 27:04 | 18:48 |
| 2021 | 416 | 42:31 | under 25:19 | 19:11 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:24, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 95°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 OktoberFest Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup Information: You (or a friend) can pickup your event shirt, running bib, and goody bag! Packet Pickup: Saturday October 10th. 11am to 2pm. Fleet Feet (Ft Washington & Friant Rd). Day of Event October 11th. Woodward Park…
Course
Run or walk along our scarecrow and pumpkin decorated course and earn your pumpkin and start a new family tradition! Then kick back and enjoy a beer (21+). Exciting NEWS! This event has grown so much that we have moved to Woodward Park's…
Course
You will enjoy all of the amenities of our. traditional 5k events including: Amenities: ~ Technical Event Shirt. ~ Large Finisher's Medallion. ~ Chip Timing with Age Group Awards. ~ Decorated Course. ~ Pumpkins for ALL! ~ Post Race…
Rules and FAQ
What are the award categories and when will they be handed out? Awards will be presented in an on-site awards ceremony. If you must leave before presentation, awards will be left at Fleet Feet Fresno 48 hrs after the event for you to…
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Join us for the 8th annual Oktoberfest Pumpkin Run! What a great way to start your new Fall Running Schedule! Pretzels, Pumpkins & Beer!!!! Run or walk along our scarecrow and pumpkin decorated course and earn your pumpkin to take home and NEW this year, enjoy a nice cold beer and a Bavarian Pretzel to celebrate Oktoberfest!
14th race in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series and worth 10 points!