Run for the Poor


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Celebrate the annual Oktoberfest held at Blessed Sacrament by running this traditional and festive 5K race. Run through the scenic and historic College Hill neighborhood and finish smack dab in the middle of the Oktoberfest celebration. Featuring live music, a kids' play area, and of course, German Beer and Food. All runners receive a choice of brat or hot dog and beer (21 and older). Race swag includes a tech shirt! The race is Chip-Timed by Timer Guys, and the winners of each division will receive awards. Overall winners will receive prizes. 

The start will be at Roosevelt and Circle Drive, and the Finish Line Will Be on Quentin and Douglas.

5k WALK/RUN1 MILE FUN RUNSTEIN HOLDING
5K DIVISION
STROLLER
5K DIVISION

$35
9:30 AM CDT-10:30 AM

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$25
10:30 AM CDT-11:00 AM

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$45
9:30 AM CDT-10:30 AM

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$35
9:30 AM CDT-10:30 AM

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*Price increases after September 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success! There are several ways you can volunteer. Student volunteers can receive service hours for school. 

Packet Pick Up Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to hand out race shirts and packets. Volunteers are needed on Friday, October 3, from noon to 6 pm and Saturday, October 4, from 7 to 9:30 am. Sign Up here!

Race Route Intersection Volunteers: Two people, at least one adult, are needed to monitor each race intersection. Volunteers are needed from 9:10 to 9:45 am and 10:15 to 10:45 am. Sign Up here!

Water Station Volunteers: Help set up and hand out water for the 5K. Up to ten volunteers are needed from 9 to 10:30 am. Sign Up here!

Awards Ceremony Volunteers: Help get awards ready for the winners and with the ceremony. Volunteers are needed from 10:45 to noon. Sign Up here!

Check out the race route!

5K Route

1 Mile Route