Spencer County Octoberfest 5K 2026
- Date
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- Start time
- 6:15 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Taylorsville, Kentucky
- Entry fee
- From $15
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octoberfest Kids Fun Run | 5K | Sep 29, 20266:15 PM | $15 | – |
| Octoberfest 5K | 5K | Sep 29, 20266:30 PM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Octoberfest Kids Fun Run: $15 until Sep 29.
- Octoberfest 5K: $35 until Sep 29.
Online registration closes Sep 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Kentucky, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Kentucky runs 35:51, about 11:32 a mile, based on 299 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:30 and men in 31:06.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the Octoberfest Kids Fun Run starts at 6:15 PM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2 West Main Street, Taylorsville, KY 40071
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 resultsOctoberfest 5K
Octoberfest Kids Fun Run
Aggregated from official results for Spencer County Octoberfest 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spencer County Octoberfest 5K?
At the 2025 Octoberfest 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:35 or better, the top quarter in 32:57, and half the field in 48:28; the last tenth came in after 1:02:12.
At the 2025 Octoberfest Kids Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 42:08 or better, the top quarter in 47:10, and half the field in 48:41; the last tenth came in after 1:06:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:54 | 19:29 |
| 20-29 | 49:39 | 35:07 |
| 30-39 | 28:00 | 24:25 |
| 40-49 | 40:43 | 24:17 |
| 50-59 | 37:36 | 39:09 |
| 60-69 | 51:15 | 44:32 |
| 70+ | n/a | 40:19 |
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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Kentucky 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:57, against 29:01 in a typical Kentucky 5K, so times here run 14 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 September 29 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 2 West Main Street, Taylorsville, KY 40071Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 650 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt & Goodie Bag
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 29, 2026), 2025 (Sep 30, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Spencer County Octoberfest 5K?
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026, starting at 6:15 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Kentucky?
- At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Kentucky, which costs $30 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, 286 runners finished the Octoberfest 5K; the median finish was 48:28 and the winner ran 18:11.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:57, against 29:01 in a typical Kentucky 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 2 West Main Street, Taylorsville, KY 40071.
From the organizers
Join Us for the Spencer County Octoberfest 5K on Tuesday, September 29,2026 on Main Street in Taylorsville, Kentucky
Race Start: 6:30 PM
Lace up your running—or walking—shoes and join us for a meaningful evening in the heart of Taylorsville! The Spencer County Octoberfest 5K Walk/Run is a family-friendly event open to all ages and fitness levels.
Why Participate?
All proceeds support Spencer County Special Olympics.
Event Details:
5K Registration:
$30 if registered by September 12
$35 through race morning
Includes a race t-shirt if registered by September 11th!
Kids Fun Run (Ages 9 & Under) is just $15
Packet Pickup:
Race Day (Tuesday, Sept. 29) | Starting at 5:00 PM
Awards:
Top 2 Overall Male & Female Finishers