Run for Your Oats — 3.3 Miles
The 2026 Run for Your Oats Fun Run is back — and it kicks off festival day in the best possible way. Whether you’re chasing a personal record, walking with friends, or just in it for the love of oats, this chip-timed 3.3-mile race through historic downtown Bertram is pure Texas charm from start to finish.
This isn’t your average 5K. Our 3.3-mile distance is a local tradition — just the right length to earn those post-race festival treats waiting for you at the finish line.
Race Day Details
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Start Time
- 8:03 AM sharp
- Start/Finish
- 110 East Vaughan Street, Bertram, TX 78605
- Distance
- 3.3 miles — chip-timed
- Online Reg. Deadline
- Friday, September 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM CT
- Register Online
- runreg.com/oatmeal-fest
Why Register Early
Early online registration — by Friday, September 25 at 5:15 PM CT — comes with real perks:
- FREE commemorative t-shirt — guaranteed for early online registrants
- No late fee — save your money for festival goodies
- Chip-timed bib, safety pins, and free energy bars at packet pickup
- Chip-timed accuracy for genuine bragging rights
- Your entry directly supports local scholarships and community programs
Packet Pickup & In-Person Registration
We strongly encourage picking up your packet on Friday evening — it helps race morning run smoothly for everyone!
Location: TBD — details coming soon!
Pick up your complimentary t-shirt, chip-timed bib, safety pins, and free energy bars. In-person registration also available with a $5 late fee.
Location: Start/Finish Line
110 East Vaughan Street, Bertram, TX
Race day registration available with a $10 late fee. T-shirt not guaranteed, but we’ll do our best!
Age Categories & Awards
Top three male and female finishers in each age division earn medals. An Oatmeal trophy goes to the overall fastest male and female finisher.
Registration Fees
- Ages 8 & Under, 9–12: $15 (online)
- Ages 13–15: $20 (online)
- Ages 20 and up: $30 (online)
- Friday in-person: Above prices + $5 late fee · T-shirt not guaranteed
- Race day (Sat. morning): Above prices + $10 late fee · T-shirt not guaranteed
More Than a Race
Stay for the Full Festival Day
Cross that finish line and keep the fun going! The 49th Annual Oatmeal Festival fills all of historic downtown Bertram with something for everyone:
Stay all day and experience one of Texas’ most beloved small-town celebrations. See the full 2026 Festival Schedule »
You Run. Bertram Benefits.
The Oatmeal Festival 3.3 Mile Run for Your Oats is presented by the Oatmeal Festival Sponsors, benefiting local high school students through college scholarships and multiple community outreaches and initiatives.
Our hats are tipped to all 2026 Oatmeal Festival Sponsors for their generous support. THANK YOU!!
— Tice & Bonnie Porterfield, Oatmeal Festival Run Directors
Ready to Run for Your Oats?
Secure your spot, snag your shirt, and start your festival day with miles of fun, community spirit, and plenty of post-race oats waiting at the finish line.
Register Now at RunReg
