Event Information

---

OctoberFast will be OCTOBER 17TH, 2026 at 9AM. Packet pickup will start the day of at 8AM. Registration will be handled directly through us. That can be found here:  OctoberFast 5K — Register for the 44th Annual Race. This year we are debuting two new programs: 

1. OctoberFast Loyalty Program, check that out if you have run multiple years (doesn't need to be consecutive)! Check that out here:  OFast Loyalty Program 

2. Additional Prize Money Program - Information for that can be found below

OctoberFast 5km is a USATF certified road race welcoming all forms of runners, newcomer, casual, competitive. The past 44 years have been one improvement after another to create the best race possible. We at The Chase Pack Running co. invite you to join us to celebrate the accomplishments of your training, as well as the conjoining of community! 

We encourage you to come along and have a great time with us… and yes, we realize you may be fast but, are you OctoberFast?

2026 Guaranteed Prize Money (Men and Women Overall)

1st - $250 

2nd - $100

3rd - $75

4th - $50

5th - $50

2026 Additional Prize Money (Separate Men's and Women's fields)

We are adding $17.50 to cash prizes for every athlete that runs 17:59 and under (Men) and 22:59 and under (Women). If enough athletes under that threshold we will extend prize money to 8 places. See the chart below to view how money will be distributed. 

2026 Masters Awards 

1st - TBA

Keep training and we'll see you soon for our 44th year,

The Chase Pack Running Co./ The OctoberFast Team