Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K

Cullman, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K10K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K

The race starts and finishes at the Festhalle Farmer's Market, a large timber-frame market building that serves as the heart of Cullman's Oktoberfest festival. Both distance options are USATF certified, so the courses are measured and accurate. The race benefits local mental health services, which gives it a grounded sense of purpose.

Race-day check-in opens before the start at the Festhalle Farmer's Market. Arriving early is worth it, because the festival is already in full swing around you, and the whole Oktoberfest celebration continues after the race with food and family activities tied to Cullman's German heritage.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

323finishers

1:00winner

32:00median

59:22cutoff

Top 3: COLE AKRIDGE (18:07) · JUSTIN SELF (19:12) · CHRISTINA CHAMBERS (19:23)

10K · 2025 results

90finishers

42:41winner

58:41median

2:33:21cutoff

Top 3: JOHN BOZUE (42:41) · MARJA LOPEZ TELLO (43:20) · JIMMY PHELPS (43:39)

The Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/3/2026 08:00$30

10K10/3/2026 08:00$35

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Common Questions About the Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K

Will I finish last at the Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:00, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K a good first 5K?

A field of 323 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K?

The 5K winner ran 1:00 while the median finisher took 32:00. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.