5k Run Walk
2 Mile (Non-Timed)
Fresno's Ultimate Fall Running Celebration
Pumpkins. Pretzels. Beer.
The 7th Annual Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Run is back and bigger than ever!
More than just a race, this is the Central Valley's favorite way to kick off the fall season. Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends, or making memories with the family, you'll experience a festive morning filled with crisp autumn vibes, pumpkin-lined paths, Oktoberfest traditions, and one unforgettable finish.
This year, we're turning up the celebration with even more reasons to join us: Cross the finish line and reward yourself with a warm Bavarian soft pretzel, a refreshing Oktoberfest beer (21+), and yes...everyone takes home a locally grown pumpkin.
New for 2026
Thanks to our incredible running community, the Oktoberfest Pumpkin Run has continued to grow year after year.
For 2026, we're excited to welcome everyone to our new home at Woodward Park's Shinzen Activity Area, giving us even more room to create the ultimate fall race experience.
Expect more decorations, more festivities, more community, and more reasons to make this your favorite race of the season.
The Oktoberfest 5k is a 20-Point Classic Runner of the Year series event!
Packet Pickup
Saturday Oct 10
11AM to 2 PM
9447 N Fort Washington #106
Your Oktoberfest Experience Includes:
• Official Technical Event Shirt
• Custom Finisher Medal
• Professional Chip Timing with Age Group Awards
• A Warm Bavarian Soft Pretzel at the Finish
• A Cold Oktoberfest Beer (21+)
• A Locally Grown Pumpkin to Take Home
• Pumpkin & Scarecrow Decorated Course
• Costume Contest (Lederhosen encouraged)!
• Spirit Award Competition
• A fun-filled finish line celebration unlike any other fall race
More Than a Race
Charity Partner: My Homies Kitchen
At My Homies Kitchen, every meal is an opportunity to nourish, educate, and uplift the community. Based in Fresno, this incredible organization is dedicated to improving lives through healthy, culturally relevant food rooted in Indigenous traditions and sustainable practices.
Beyond serving nutritious meals, My Homies Kitchen empowers individuals through culinary education, workforce development, and second-chance opportunities while promoting food sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and community wellness. Their mission is to create a healthier, stronger future—one meal, one person, and one community at a time.
Every registration and donation helps support their mission of bringing hope, healing, and opportunity to the Central Valley.
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No, parking is not free. Since the event is at Woodward Park, you must pay at any available parking kiosk,
Daily Pass: $5 per vehicle.
Senior Discount: $3 per vehicle (drivers or passengers aged 65+).
Annual Pass: $50, available for purchase directly at the park's electronic kiosks.
How to Pay
Kiosks: Use one of the 15 digital pay stations distributed throughout the parking areas. They accept credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay (cash is not used at the entry booths anymore).
Mobile App: Open the ParkMobile app on your phone, locate the park zone, and input your vehicle information.
Time Limit: You have a 20-minute grace period after entering the park to complete your parking registration before enforcement flags the license plate.
No dogs are allowed on the course or at the event for safety reasons. Thank you for understanding.
Yes! A friend or family member can pick up your packet for you. Please send them the unique QR code that you received in your confirmation email for an efficient pickup experience.
Yes, all registrations receive a shirt and medal.
If the event is not sold out online, yes, you can register on the day of the event.
If the event is not sold out online, you can definitely sign up on the day of the event.
The start line is in the parking lot of the Shinzen Garden, where the finish line is inside the Shinzen Garden Activity Area. Please be on time to have an enjoyable race experience!
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Yes. There are porta-potties near the start line, and restrooms provided by the park near the finish line inside the Shinzen Garden Activities Area.
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Race Location
Woodward Park - Shizen Group Activity Area
7775 N Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93720 US
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