Events
Itasca Oktoberfast 5K
731 spots left. Price increases after June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Description
Join us for the FIFTEENTH annual running of the Itasca Runners Club's Oktoberfast 5K
The chip-timed race follows a fast and scenic neighborhood route through Itasca, IL, with a downhill finish into Usher Park for a post-race party with music, food, drinks, and awards.
The Oktoberfast 5k is proudly presented by the Itasca Runners Club which is a non-profit organization and a member of Road Runners of America, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
Proceeds from the Itasca OktoberFast 5K benefits local organizations that are dedicated to providing support to families and individuals in need by providing food, emergency assistance, mentoring, or financial assistance to promote healthy, active, and productive lifestyles.
Place
Packet Pick-Up
The Itasca Runners Club's Oktoberfast 5K is supported by Xtra Mile Running. Early race-packet pick-up is available from their store in Schaumburg at the following dates and times:
- Thursday, September 4, 12PM-7PM
- Friday, September 5, 12PM-6PM
Runners will receive 10% off any purchase during packet pickup.
Xtra Mile Running
31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 252-9155
Race day packet pick-up is available from 7:00 to 8:30 AM.
Race Contact Info
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.itascaoktoberfast5k.org/.
Volunteer
Not running? There are plenty of options to volunteer before, during, or after the race.
Please reach out to itasca5k@gmail.com or Joe at (847) 445-9743 for more info!
Directions
Downtown Itasca, IL
MapMyRun Map
Race Participant Survey
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