Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $45
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oktoberfest Party Pass - DOES NOT INCLUDE THE RUN! | – | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $65$70 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Oktoberfest Party Pass - DOES NOT INCLUDE THE RUN!: $45 until Oct 2.
- Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K: $70 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 86 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fort Worth runs 38:37, about 12:26 a mile, based on 34 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:44 and men in 33:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Oktoberfest Party Pass - DOES NOT INCLUDE THE RUN! starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
111 E 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:58 or better, the top quarter in 32:16, and half the field in 39:25; the last tenth came in after 1:02:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:40 | 30:09 |
| 20-29 | 29:05 | 20:41 |
| 30-39 | 23:38 | 21:07 |
| 40-49 | 26:23 | 22:03 |
| 50-59 | 30:31 | 23:42 |
| 60-69 | 36:07 | 26:24 |
| 70+ | 1:00:24 | 44:11 |
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
Down 10 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 1,090 to 980 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:15 to 39:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 980 (-23%) | 39:25 | under 26:58 | 17:44 |
| 2024 | 1,279 (+20%) | 38:55 | under 26:33 | 16:32 |
| 2022 | 1,067 (-2%) | 38:36 | under 26:39 | 15:52 |
| 2021 | 1,090 | 37:15 | under 25:41 | 16:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:16, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 7 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 67°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 93°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
- 111 E 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 620 feet
- Included with entry
- Gender Specific Dry Fit Style Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 13, 2025), 2024 (Sep 14, 2024), 2023 (Sep 16, 2023), 2022 (Sep 17, 2022), 2021 (Sep 24, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $65, entry is about 86 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 980 runners finished the Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K; the median finish was 39:25 and the winner ran 17:44.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:16, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 111 E 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
From the organizers
Guten Tag, Y’all!
It’s officially lederhosen-and-dirndl season in Fort Worth!
The 17th Annual Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K is back at the Flying Saucer Fort Worth in Sundance Square, and we’re once again putting the FUNk in Oktoberfest — Texas style.
For seventeen legendary years, this celebration has mixed Bavarian vibes with big Fort Worth energy, and we’re not slowing down now. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3, 2026, round up your brew crew, lace up those running shoes, and get ready to run, raise a stein, and party like a Bavarian with a Texas-sized twist.