The Wurst 5k run/walk
About this race
Lace up your shoes for The Wurst 5k run/walk and a 1 mile Brat Trot with the Altamont Schuetzenfest. Schuetzenfest is one of our communities great traditions. Join us in celebrating this tradition, our community and and the memories that bring us together year after year. So weather you are a serious runner, a casual walker or just looking for a fun way for you and your family to join in the fun, Everyone is welcome. Because it wouldn't be Schuetzenfest without a little German flair we encourage all participants to wear their Dirndls, Lederhosen or German attire. Come be apart of the Wurst 5k where the finish line is just the beginning of the kick off to this years 61st annual Schuetzenfest.
Registration starts at 10:00am
Race Starts at 11:00am
Starts and Finishes at Lukes Bar and Grill/ The Whistle Stop where Schuetzenfest will be held.
Entry Fee is 25 Dollars
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Running
The Wurst 5k run/ Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Altamont, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 6:45 PM local time (CDT) in Altamont on September 26, 2026 — 11h 59m of daylight.
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2026 results — The Wurst 5k run/walk
The Wurst 5k run/ Walk · 22 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abby Johnson | 19:06 | 6:09 /mi |
| 2 | Lisa Sasso | 20:22 | 6:33 /mi |
| 3 | TAYLOR POLK | 20:48 | 6:42 /mi |
| 4 | Haylie Lading | 20:56 | 6:44 /mi |
| 5 | Luke Johnson | 21:15 | 6:51 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Altamont 5K Races 2 races
- Altamont Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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, 2 Altamont events
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