Sun, Oct 4, 2026

Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K

Oklahoma City, OK

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 3, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K

The course winds through Heritage Hills, a historic neighborhood near downtown Oklahoma City. It is a gentle loop with some rolling stretches but nothing that will stop you in your tracks. Strollers are welcome, and the route comes back to Fassler Hall, where the post-race party runs on COOP Aleworks beer and live music.

Packet pickup is held the two days before the race at the Red Coyote store on Classen Boulevard, with race-day pickup available on site if you need it, though the organizers push you toward picking up early. Parking in the Midtown area can get tight, so arriving with a few extra minutes is worth it.

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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

798finishers

17:34winner

37:26median

1:24:30cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Leahey (17:34) · Jelte van Atten (17:45) · Neema Kimtai (18:57)

The Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K has been held every year since at least 2018. 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

5K10/4/2026 15:00$30

5K10/4/2026 15:00Free

5K Virtual Run10/4/2026 15:00$35

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Common Questions About the Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K

Will I finish last at the Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:26, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:24:30, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K a good first 5K?

With 798 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. 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 Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:34 while the median finisher took 37:26. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.