Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
About this race
Registration opens Today!
Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
LOCATION: Wichita, KS US 67208
TYPE: Run or Run/Walk
Warm up: 9:15 AM
5K: 9:30 AM
1 Mile: 10:30
Awards: 11 AM
Packet pickup will be from 12 PM to 6PM on Friday October 4th at Blessed Sacrament School commons off of Roosevelt Street north of the Church. There is a parking lot and street parking available.
You can also pick up packets on race day beginning at 8 AM at Blessed Sacrament School commons.
See you soon!!
Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 2026
Celebrate the annual Oktoberfest held at Blessed Sacrament by running this traditional and festive 5K race. Run through the scenic and historic College Hill neighborhood and finish smack dab in the middle of the Oktoberfest celebration. Featuring live music, kids play area and of course, German Beer and Food. All runners receive choice of brat or hot dog and beer (21 and older). Race swag includes a tech shirt! The race is Chip-Timed by Timer Guys and the winners of each division will receive awards. Overall winners will receive prizes
Start will be at Roosevelt and Circle Drive and the Finish Line on Quentin and Douglas
5K Run/Walk, Stroller Division
07/12/2026 - 08/24/2026 - $35 - tech shirt
08/25/2026 - 09/25/2026 - $40,
Race Day** 09/26/2026 - $45
5K Stein Holding Division 5K Division
07/12/2026 - 08/24/2026 - $45 - tech shirt and mug,
08/25/2026 - 09/25/2026 - $50,
Race Day** 09/26/2026 - $55
Race day registration for the stein stein holding division is limited to steins available.
1 Mile Run/Walk
07/12/2026 - 08/24//2026 - $25
08/25/2026 - 09/25/2026 - $30
Race Day** 09/26/2026 - $35
**Race Day registration will be from 8:00-9:00 AM on 09/26/2026. No registrations will be accepted after 9:00 AM.
Join fellow runners on September 30, 2023 for the Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Wichita.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run
Stein Holding 5K Division
One winner - fastest runner holding a Traditional German Stein
Stroller 5K Division
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Wichita in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Wichita
Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run takes place in Wichita, Kansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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