Runtoberfest
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Event overview
The 2025 Runtoberfest - Support McMinnville Schools! is set for Saturday, October 3, 2026, in McMinnville, Oregon. The event supports the McMinnville Education Foundation and starts and finishes at McMinnville High School’s Wortman Stadium. Distances offered include:
- 5K Run or Run/Walk
- Kids Mile Fun Run (open to ages 2 - 12)
- 5K Walk
Participants can choose a school affiliation; school teams compete for the Golden Shoe Trophy.
Logistics
The 5K is chip timed by Huber Timing; the timing chip is on the back of the race bib and the bib must be worn on the chest and visible. The Kids Fun Mile will take place on the high school track. Registration prices listed for the event include $35 for the 5K online, $48 for 5K day-of registration, and $10 for the Kids Mile. Bib pickup and day-of registration are available on race day, and the organizers note that online registration is preferred to reduce day-of congestion. The event location address is 615 NE 15th Street, McMinnville, OR 97128. Volunteers are requested for roles such as race day check-in, course monitors, and aid stations; organizers will provide volunteering details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
