Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY 2026

The race.

The Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K takes place September 26, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, organized by The Best Races. Participants choose from staggered wave start times beginning at 7:30 a.m., with waves filling on a first-come, first-served basis. All paces and ages are welcome; participants under 18 must have a guardian present. Finishers receive a technical running shirt (shipped to their registered U.S. address), finisher's medal, towel or giveaway item, digital training pack, and online certificate of completion. Timing is optional and can be tracked via personal running apps or with coordinator assistance; no timing chips are used. A virtual run option is also available. Packet pickup is not required; race bibs are distributed on race day.