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OktoberFest Run 2026

Date
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $45 · goes up to $47.50 on Sep 29, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10k Run10KOct 11, 20268:00 AM$45$47.50 after Sep 29, 2026–
2 Mile (Non-Timed)OtherOct 11, 20268:00 AM$45$47.50 after Sep 29, 2026–
5k Run Walk5KOct 11, 20268:00 AM$45$47.50 after Sep 29, 2026–
Virtual RunVirtual5KOct 11, 20268:00 AM$55–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 10K fee goes up to $47.50 on Sep 29, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 10k Run and 5k Run Walk: $45 until Sep 29, then $47.50 until Oct 10, then $50 until Oct 12.
  • 2 Mile (Non-Timed): $45 until Sep 29, then $47.50 until Oct 10, then $50 until Oct 11.

Online registration closes Oct 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

546
finishers
38:18
median (12:21 /mi)
17:28
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
median 38:1819:151:09:25
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (California Timing) for OktoberFest Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at OktoberFest Run?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k Run Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 2023:5519:12
20-2925:4420:24
30-3926:3120:57
40-4928:1920:03
50-5923:5427:41
60-6931:4528:52
70+40:1142:41

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 31 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

OktoberFest Run 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 416 to 546 finishers, and the median time dropped from 42:31 to 38:18.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025546 (-17%)38:18under 25:2617:28
2024661 (+12%)40:08under 26:0916:43
2023591 (-4%)40:30under 26:0916:25
2022615 (+48%)44:18under 27:0418:48
202141642:31under 25:1919:11

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of OktoberFest Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup and Schedule

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

Did Someone Say Pumpkins and Beer?

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…

Did Someone Say Pumpkins and Beer?, from the OktoberFest Run page

Course

Amenities

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…

Amenities, from the OktoberFest Run page

Rules and FAQ

FAQ's

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…

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Race details

Where
Woodward Park - Shizen Group Activity Area, Fresno, CA 93720Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 370 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Other
Editions
2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is OktoberFest Run?
Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $47.50 on Sep 29, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).
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, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 546 runners finished the 5k Run Walk; the median finish was 38:18 and the winner ran 17:28.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
Woodward Park - Shizen Group Activity Area, Fresno, CA 93720.

From the organizers

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!