Freudenfest Twister Lauf 5K
Date
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTDistance
5K
Quick take
Celebrate Freudenfest with a scenic 5K through Oldenburg's historic "Village of Spires," supporting student sports.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Scenic
- Festive
- For a Cause
Scenic
Festive
For a CauseThe Freudenfest Twister Lauf 5K invites you to celebrate the 48th annual Freudenfest in Oldenburg, Indiana. This event offers a 5K run through the scenic and historic "Village of Spires." Participants will enjoy a course with rolling hills, experiencing the unique charm of the area. Beyond the run, your participation directly supports Oldenburg Academy Students In-Sports (OASIS), making it a meaningful way to engage with the community and contribute to a good cause.
What to expect
- Run a 5K through the charming, historic "Village of Spires."
- Experience a course with rolling hills.
- Support Oldenburg Academy Students In-Sports with your participation.
Standout details
- 48th annual Freudenfest celebration
- Scenic, historic "Village of Spires" course
- Benefits Oldenburg Academy student sports
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
150 finishers in 5K
Ranked by chip time when available
Smaller finish counts move year to year; treat this snapshot as directional context.
Crowd
Small field
150 5K finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
30:47
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 19:20.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 49% women and 51% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 150 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 30:47. The quicker front of the field averaged about 19:20. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 15:18 (male) and 17:11 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs2 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Overall | Female | Top 1 | 17:11 | posted division results |
| Male Overall | Male | Top 1 | 15:18 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2025 | 150 | 30:47 | 32:02 | 19:20 | 15:18 / 17:11 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Come celebrate the 48th Freudenfest by participating in the Lauf 5K. The course will take you through the scenic, historic, Village of Spires. All proceeds benefit OASIS…Oldenburg-Academy-Students In-Sports. Thank you for supporting Oldenburg Academy!