Oktemberfest 5K
About this race
Kick off your Oktemberfest Saturday on the right foot with the annual Oktemberfest 5K Run/Walk in Marshalltown!
Taking place on the morning of Saturday, September 26, this community favorite gives runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages a chance to stretch their legs, soak up the crisp fall morning, and celebrate before the grand parade rolls through town.
Lace up early, complete your 3.1 miles, and wrap up with plenty of time to claim a front-row spot for the famous Oktemberfest Grand Parade. Set against the backdrop of historic downtown Marshalltown and the Marshall County Courthouse Square, the course guides participants along paved streets and classic local landmarks. Whether you're chasing a personal best, kicking off a fitness goal, or taking a relaxed morning stride with family and friends, all paces and age groups are welcome. Feel the excitement in the air as food vendors, carnival rides, live music, and weekend festivities assemble right around the finish line.
Register by September 7th to ensure you get a t-shirt and medal!
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Oktemberfest 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Marshalltown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 7:02 PM local time (CDT) in Marshalltown on September 26, 2026 — 11h 58m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 12 Marshalltown events
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