Sun, Oct 4, 2026

Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Run

Kansas City, MO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

5K10K100 Yards

Entry is $34 now and rises to $38 after Aug 17, 2026, so registering before then saves $4.

About the Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Run

The race runs through Martin City, a historic neighborhood with its own distinct character. The course is described as scenic, and the Oktoberfest theme carries past the finish line into the post-race area, where there is food, drink, and live music with a Bavarian bent. A kids run is part of the morning as well.

Packet pickup happens the day before at KC Running Company in South Kansas City, with race-morning pickup available at the start site for anyone who cannot make it out early.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2024 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.

3.1 Miles · 2024 results

344finishers

16:52winner

34:42median

1:12:00cutoff

Top 3: Ben Olson (16:52) · Jeffrey Rehm (18:49) · Jordan McGinnis (18:56)

The Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Run has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

3.1 Miles10/4/2026 07:30$34

6.2 Miles10/4/2026 07:30$44

100 Yards10/4/2026 09:00$12

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Common Questions About the Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Run

Will I finish last at the Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:42, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:12:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 344 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:52 while the median finisher took 34:42. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.