Doug Opel's Run for the Kids
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Doug Opel's Run for the Kids
Doug Opel's Run for the Kids is the 50th annual event at the Sheboygan YMCA in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on November 26, 2026. The event offers in-person and virtual options and raises funds to sponsor local at-risk children through the Sheboygan County YMCA.
Race formats and distances include:
- 2 Miles run and walk
- 10K run
- Virtual options: 2 Mile Run/Walk or 10K Run
Registration details vary by category. Registration opens August 1, 2026. Most in-person and virtual entries have a $20 fee; child categories are listed with no fee. Registration deadlines differ by race, with some adult and virtual categories closing October 1, 2026, and youth categories closing November 24, 2026.
The event is chip timed for 1 hour and 15 minutes after the start. Awards include a Family Flock Award for groups of relatives and a Gobbler Gallop Award for other groups that register together. Race apparel options are offered, including long sleeve dri fit shirts, long sleeve cotton shirts, and crew neck sweatshirts; sizes and styles are guaranteed through November 12, 2026.
Packet pick up takes place at the Sheboygan YMCA, 812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081, on the days immediately before and on the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.