Oktoberfest Races: 10k run and 5k run/walk Oktoberfest 10k run

The Silverton Runners Club and Oktoberfest are again teaming up to host the Oktoberfest 5k and 10 races. The races have a little something for every type of runner. Track runner? The start and finish is on the Kennedy High School track. Road runner? The course meanders through the hamlet of Mt. Angel. Trail runner? Parts of the course are on gravel and through a farm/nursery. Like it flat? It mostly is. Like hills? We have a couple. Like a good party after? Mt. Angel Oktoberfest! Every finisher will receive a pint glass and a complimentary ticket to enter the entertainment venues: Biergarten, Weingarten and Alpingarten.
See, we got you all covered! See you there.

What you need to know:

Yes we allow strollers, please line up in the back.

Though we like dogs, please do not bring them to run the races.

There will be day of registration, bring cash or check.

After the races, there will be a shuttle from Kennedy High School to the Oktoberfest

If you register for the 10k, please maintain at least a 15:00/mile pace. The course will officially close at 10:30 so our volunteers can enjoy the Oktoberfest activities.

Proceeds from the races go to support the Kennedy, Silverton and Gervais middle & high school track and cross country programs.

Packet pick-up is Sunday (day of race) at Kennedy High School, starting at 7:00 AM. Day of registration will be from 7:00am to 8:45am. Day of race registration will be cash or check only.

To guarantee a t-shirt, register and purchase your shirt before September 1.

Please note: We will have extra shirts on race day but availability will be limited to what we have on hand.

Wait, not running? We love volunteers! Register to be one of our awesome volunteers and get a complimentary ticket to enter the entertainment venues: Biergarten, Weingarten and Alpingarten.

We can't wait to see you at the races!

1/1/24 to 4/30/23, 5k - $25; 10k - $30

5/1/23 to 9/14/23, 5k - $30; 10k - $35

Day of race, 5k - $40; 10k - $45 (cash or checks only)

Online registration ends on Saturday, Sept. 14 at noon.

There are no refunds.