Woodstock Groundhog 5k
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Event overview
The 2026 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5k is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Woodstock, Illinois (60098). The race distance is 5K and the start line is located north of the Metra train station. The event is chip-timed and held on a USATF certified course. Proceeds support Woodstock High School athletics.
Race details
Registration is listed at $40, with the price increasing after January 14, 2026. Participants may run or walk; the street course will be protected for 50 minutes, after which participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk. Included for participants are a commemorative finishers medal, a commemorative long-sleeve t-shirt, a swag bag, one free beer from Kishwaukee Brewing for those 21 and over, and access to a post-race finishers village. New features for 2026 include an apparel store with additional merchandise, automatic chip timing, and run streak medals for second-year participants. The event location is given as 90 Church Street, Woodstock, IL. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
