2025 WURST RACE EVER
EVENT DETAILS
Start your Sunday off right with the 14th Annual Saint Charles Oktoberfest 5K and 10K runs. All participants will receive a commemorative medal and themed shirt. The Saint Charles Oktoberfest 5K and 10K Race benefits the Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA).
LOCATION & COURSE
Historic Saint Charles. The Start is on Riverside Drive in front of Frontier Park and the Finish is on the Katy Trail in Frontier Park at the Saint Charles Oktoberfest festival.
The fast flat course winds through the best of what St. Charles has to offer – historic Main Street, Frenchtown District, and even the scenic Katy Trail! All while ending in one of the biggest riverfront festivals in St. Charles – the Saint Charles Oktoberfest!
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
START TIME: TBD
As we have in the past, the 5K and 10K hand Cyclers will start at 8:30 am, with 5K and 10K runners and walkers following.
PACKET PICKUP
Fleet Feet St. Charles (Located at 3813 Mexico Rd. Saint Charles, MO 63303).
Morning of Registration + Packet Pickup/Registration (Entrance to Frontier Park)
POST RACE
Water is available at the finish line. The awards ceremony will take place at the Yuengling Biergarten (located at the North end of the park) where participants over 21 years of age can also redeem one FREE beer. Race participants 21+ will also receive a free beer bracelet on race day that allows them to drink at the festival.
AWARDS
The awards ceremony will take place at the Yuengling Biergarten located at the north end of the park (near the finish line). 5K and 10K awards will be presented to (female and male) first, second and third place overall finishers. 5K and 10K first place female and male finishers will also be given awards in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. 5K and 10K Hand Cycle Division Awards will be presented (female and male) to first, second, and third place overall. All 5K and 10K participants will receive a commemorative medal.
Event Sponsors
DASA is dedicated to supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families through education, resources, and community connection. Their mission of inclusion and empowerment makes them a perfect presenting sponsor for the Wurst Race Ever 5K/10K—bringing people together for a cause that truly matters.
Supporting Sponsor: Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University is a proud community partner known for its commitment to education, leadership, and local engagement. Their support helps make events like the Wurst Race Ever 5K/10K possible while strengthening the community they serve.
We’re grateful for the support of both sponsors and their continued investment in the community that makes Oktoberfest events like this one possible.
2025 WINNERS
Awards
The awards ceremony will take place at the Yuengling Biergarten located at the north end of the park (near the finish line). 5K and 10K awards will be presented to (female and male) first, second and third place overall finishers. 5K and 10K first place female and male finishers will also be given awards in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. 5K and 10K Hand Cycle Division Awards will be presented (female and male) to first, second, and third place overall. All 5K and 10K participants will receive a commemorative medal.