The 2025 3.3 Mile Run for Your Oats Fun Run in Bertram, TX is back and better than ever! On Saturday, September 27, kick off the 2025 Oatmeal Festival with a chip-timed 3.3-mile race that’s as quirky as it is fun.

Whether you’re chasing a personal record, walking with friends, or running for the love of oats, this event is pure Texas charm from start to finish.

🗓 Race Day Details

  • Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
  • Start Time: 8:03 AM sharp
  • Location: Start/Finish at 110 East Vaughan Street, Bertram, TX 78605
  • Registration Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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.

🎽 Why Register Early

Early registration for the 2025 Run for Your Oats Fun Run comes with perks:

  • FREE commemorative t-shirt (guaranteed for early registrants)
  • No late fees — save your cash for festival goodies
  • Fun packet surprises like bib, safety pins, and snacks
  • Chip-timed accuracy for bragging rights
  • Support for local scholarships and community programs

📦 Packet Pickup & Late Registration

Friday, Sept. 26 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 163 West Vaughan Street (across from the Globe Theatre, near Bertram Volunteer Fire Department)

Race Day, Sept. 27 | 7:00 – 8:00 AM
📍 Start/Finish Line – Festival Stage (110 East Vaughan Street)

A $10 late fee applies on race day, and t-shirt availability is not guaranteed.

🏅 Medal Categories

Top three male and female finishers in each division will receive medals:

  • 9 & under
  • 10–14
  • 15–19
  • 20–29
  • 30–39
  • 40–49
  • 50–59
  • 60–69
  • 70–79
  • 80+

🎉 More Than a Race – A Full Festival Day

Once you cross the finish line, the fun continues at the 2025 Oatmeal Festival:

Stay all day and experience one of Texas’ most unique small-town festivals.

🌟 Why This Race Matters

Your participation in the 2025 Run for Your Oats Fun Run supports scholarships for local high school students and funds community programs. When you run, you’re giving back to Bertram.

Register now for the 2025 Run for Your Oats Fun Run in Bertram, TX. Secure your spot, snag your shirt, and start your festival day with miles of fun, community spirit, and plenty of post-race oats.

💃 End Your Day at the Oatmeal Festival Street Dance

After the 2025 Run for Your Oats Fun Run in Bertram, TX, stick around for the festival’s grand finale — the 2025 Oatmeal Festival Street Dance! Enjoy free live Texas country music, local food, and a night of small-town fun. Click here to see the full Street Dance details»

📲 Stay Connected with the Oatmeal Festival

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📧 Questions? Reach us anytime at info@oatmealfestival.org

🎉 Don’t miss a moment of the fun — see the complete 2025 Oatmeal Festival schedule here and plan your day in Bertram!

🌟 Visiting from out of town? Be sure to check out The Highland Lakes of Burnet County, Texas for great places to stay, dining options, and more ways to enjoy your visit.

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