Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
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Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K : Long Grove, IL (Oct 3, 2026)
Long Grove’s Oktoberfest event offers three race distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The course runs through historic downtown Long Grove and surrounding neighborhoods and is almost entirely on paved streets. The half marathon and 10K courses carry USATF certifications (IL16094NM and IL16097NM). The event is chip-timed and includes paced groups covering a range of target finish times.
Event gear options include short sleeve or long sleeve shirts, with a long sleeve upgrade available for $9.99. Packet mailing is offered for a limited time at $14.99 per participant; in-person packet pick up options are also available and may include on-site pickup on race morning. A gear check is provided; participants must use a clear bag.
All water stations supply water and the half marathon stations also provide a sports drink. Time limits are 3.5 hours for the half marathon and 1.5 hours for the 10K and 5K. Awards include finisher medals for the half marathon and 10K, a 5K finisher medal by add-on, and winner medals for top three male and female finishers in each age group for the chip-timed half and 10K. Live participant tracking is available via the RaceJoy app.
The event includes an Oktoberfest afterparty at Brothers’ Field with brats and one complimentary beer for participants 21 years and older. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
