Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K, Hosted by WellStone

Online pre-registration closes 9/30/26 at 12:00 p.m. You may still register in-person for the 5K/10K races between 7 a.m.—8 a.m. on race day. Races begin at 8 a.m. Please arrive to Festhalle Farmer's Market before this time and go to the table marked as race day registration.

Join WellStone, North Alabama's mental healthcare leader, for a 5K and 10K race supporting community mental health and well-being. Proceeds benefit the Cullman Area Mental Health Foundation. You can learn more about WellStone here.

Costs are $30 per 5K runner and $35 per 10K runner, which includes a t-shirt and race packet. Race timing by Fleet Feet. USATF Certification AL07018JD. Registration is open through race day, but costs increase by $5 on Sept. 1. The last day to register with t-shirt guaranteed is Sept. 5.

Race day check-in begins at 7 a.m. Check-in is located at Festhalle Farmer's Market. Look for the large timber frame Festhalle Market, which is the hub of Oktoberfest activities. Course map coming soon to view.

Stick around after the race for more fun and food at the annual Cullman Oktoberfest festival, celebrating the City of Cullman's German heritage. This event is filled to the brim with activities for the entire family, drawing in hundreds of visitors from across the region each year. It's a pretty big deal!