Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary

A Rotary Club in central Illinois

17th Annual

Oktoberfest Run/Walk

October 18, 2026

Every third Sunday in October is our annual Oktoberfest 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk! This is a fundraiser to support BN Sunrise Rotary’s Youth Services and the CCHS Rotaract Club.  The run is a chip-timed 5k on the Constitution Trail from GE Park, looping through Tipton Trails, and back — blacktop trails the whole way!

Event details

Date:
October 18, 2026

Location
Union Park, GE Park Clubhouse
1750 General Electric Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704

Time
2:00 pm— 5k Run start
2:05 pm — 1 mile Fun Run/Walk start

REGISTER

Join us!

All prices good through September 18, 2026. They will increase starting September 19! T-Shirt only guaranteed for those who register by October 2.

5k Race

A chip-timed 5k on smooth blacktop trails! Starts at 2pm.

$30

REGISTER

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Enjoy an easy walk or jog on a 1 mile stretch of blacktop trail.

$30

REGISTER

Brat Meal + Event Shirt

Enjoy the brat meal and get an event shirt.

$20

PURCHASE

Brat Meal

No race, no run, no shirt — but enjoy a delicious brat meal!

$10

PURCHASE

What you need to know

  • Participants must register in advance! Register by October 2 to get a shirt! Learn more.

  • Pick up your bib and shirt at Fleet Feet Bloomington on Saturday, October 17 from 10am – 5pm or at GE Park on Sunday from 1-2pm.

  • After the race, join us inside the clubhouse for brats, live polka music, and delicious beer from White Oak Brewing!

  • Results are available by text message and will be updated throughout the day at ItsRaceTime.com

  • Ceramic steins will be awarded for the top three in each 5k age group.

Our sponsors are our champions!

If you are interested in sponsoring Oktoberfest, please let us know! We guarantee we have an opportunity that will work for you!

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