2026 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5k

What: Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K

Where: Woodstock, IL     Start line: Newell St. (North of the Metra Train Station)

When: Saturday, January 31st    8:00 am start

***All Registrants will receive a finisher's medal (and streak medals for 2nd time participants), but due to production times only participants who register before Wed. 1/21 will receive the commemorative long sleeve tee.

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** Race Finish- Link for image

** Parking- There are free public parking lots surrounding the Woodstock Square, as well as on street parking in the neighborhoods near the start line.

**Packet Pick-up Info BELOW- Scroll down:

Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K Race will take place in Woodstock, Illinois. This chip-timed, USATF certified 5K race has become a fun and festive community tradition, celebrating the spirit of Groundhog Day while supporting a great cause — Woodstock High School athletics.

What you get:

• Commemorative Finishers Medal
• Commemorative long-sleeve t-shirt (for participants who register by Tues. 1/20)
• 1 free beer from Kishwaukee Brewing (21 and over)
• Swag bag 
• Post-race finishers village

**NEW THIS YEAR

• USATF Certified Course
• Automatic Chip Timing
• Run Streak Medals for 2nd year participants

*Participants are welcome to run or walk, but the "street course" will only be protected for 50 minutes. After this time all participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk. 

Packet Pick-up Information:

Packet Pick-up is available on the following dates and times:

Saturday January 24th, 10 am to 1 pm,

@ Kishwaukee Brewing Company,  1900 Dilliard Ct, Woodstock

Friday January 30th, 5 pm to 7pm, 

@ Ortmanns Red Iron Tavern, 101 East Church St, Woodstock

Race Day

Sat. January 31st , 6:45 to 7:30 am

@ Race Start

All race long sleeves, purchased apparel and sponsor swag will be included in your packet.