Saint Charles Oktoberfest
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Saint Charles Oktoberfest Wurst Race Ever 5K/10K
The Wurst Race Ever 5K and 10K is part of the Saint Charles Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The start and finish are located in Frontier Park in Historic Saint Charles, adjacent to the festival.
Participants can choose among these distances:
- 5K Timed 5K run; shirt, medal, bib, one beverage ticket, one wurst ticket.
- 10K Timed 10K run; shirt, medal, bib, one beverage ticket, one wurst ticket.
- Wurst Route Ever Untimed ~50 foot journey; same perks as other entries.
The course travels through Frontier Park and along the Missouri River, and includes sections on historic Main Street, the Frenchtown District, and the Katy Trail. The finish is within the Saint Charles Oktoberfest riverfront festival area.
Proceeds support the Saint Charles Oktoberfest and the St. Charles Regional Chamber Foundation, funding workforce development and talent attraction initiatives in the county.
Packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet St. Charles on Friday, September 25 (12:00pm-6:00pm) and Saturday, September 26 (10:00am-5:00pm), and at Frontier Park on race day. Awards are presented at the Jaycee Stage: 5K awards for first through third overall male and female and top three in several age groups; 10K awards for first overall male and female and top one in each age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
