Woodstock Groundhog 5k

JAN

2026

Run the Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K on Jan 31, 2026 in Woodstock, Illinois. Chip timed 5K with a commemorative medal, long sleeve tee, post race village and a beer for those 21 and over, with proceeds supporting Woodstock High School athletics.

Sat 31 Jan 2026

Woodstock, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event

The 2026 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K takes place on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Woodstock, Illinois. The race distance is 5K and the event is chip-timed on a USATF certified course. The start line is north of the Metra train station in Woodstock. The event supports Woodstock High School athletics.

Details

Registration for the listed event is priced at $40; the price increases after January 14, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Participants receive a commemorative finishers medal, a long-sleeve t-shirt, a swag bag, and access to a post-race finishers village. Persons 21 and over receive one free beer from Kishwaukee Brewing. New items noted for this edition include an apparel store for additional merchandise, automatic chip timing, and run streak medals for second-year participants.

Participants may run or walk. The street course will be protected for 50 minutes; after that time participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk. The listed venue address is 90 Church Street, Woodstock, IL 60098. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km