2027 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5k
- Date Sat 30th January 2027
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Woodstock, Illinois
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the annual Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K on Saturday, January 30th, 2027, in the charming town of Woodstock, McHenry, Illinois! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM from Newell Street, just north of the Metra Train Station. Join fellow participants for a chip-timed, USATF certified 5K race that celebrates the beloved Groundhog Day tradition while supporting Woodstock High School athletics.
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in this festive community gathering, which promises a fun-filled atmosphere. Participants will receive a commemorative finisher's medal, and those who register by January 20th will also snag a stylish long-sleeve tee! Plus, enjoy a complimentary beer from Kishwaukee Brewing (for those 21 and over) and a swag bag filled with goodies. This year, we're introducing a special registration fee for students and team competitions for middle and high schoolers, so gather your friends for a chance to shine! Don't miss this chance to embrace the winter spirit, create lasting memories, and support a great cause in Woodstock!
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in this festive community gathering, which promises a fun-filled atmosphere. Participants will receive a commemorative finisher's medal, and those who register by January 20th will also snag a stylish long-sleeve tee! Plus, enjoy a complimentary beer from Kishwaukee Brewing (for those 21 and over) and a swag bag filled with goodies. This year, we're introducing a special registration fee for students and team competitions for middle and high schoolers, so gather your friends for a chance to shine! Don't miss this chance to embrace the winter spirit, create lasting memories, and support a great cause in Woodstock!
Organiser's Description
WHAT: WOODSTOCK GROUNDHOG DAY 5K
WHERE: Woodstock, IL START LINE: Newell St. (North of the Metra Train Station)
WHEN: Saturday, January 30th 8:00 am start
***All Registrants will receive a finisher's medal (and streak medals for 2nd and 3rd time participants), but due to production times only participants who register before Wed. 1/20 will receive the commemorative long sleeve tee.
** Course Map- Link for image [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QnJF1HP55sXEEirrko6ANMyLjwEK4Qtv/view?usp=sharing]
** Race Start- Link for image [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d0nE6TOCDkAWucBAetuMKQwwSYqj3fKI/view?usp=sharing]
** Race Finish- Link for image [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rm6fBtkhMjvhgiO7PuETL-p1g6fny0bA/view?usp=sharing]
** Parking- There are free public parking lots surrounding the Woodstock Square, as well as on street parking in the neighborhoods near the start line.
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
* $30 registration fee for students
* 4 member middle school/high school teams with medals for the team champions
*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:
We will once again offer early packet pick-up a week before the race, as well as Friday 1/29 and race day Saturday 1/30. More details will be emailed to participants as the event gets closer.
ALL RACE LONG SLEEVES AND SPONSOR SWAG WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKET.
WHERE: Woodstock, IL START LINE: Newell St. (North of the Metra Train Station)
WHEN: Saturday, January 30th 8:00 am start
***All Registrants will receive a finisher's medal (and streak medals for 2nd and 3rd time participants), but due to production times only participants who register before Wed. 1/20 will receive the commemorative long sleeve tee.
** Course Map- Link for image [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QnJF1HP55sXEEirrko6ANMyLjwEK4Qtv/view?usp=sharing]
** Race Start- Link for image [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d0nE6TOCDkAWucBAetuMKQwwSYqj3fKI/view?usp=sharing]
** Race Finish- Link for image [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rm6fBtkhMjvhgiO7PuETL-p1g6fny0bA/view?usp=sharing]
** Parking- There are free public parking lots surrounding the Woodstock Square, as well as on street parking in the neighborhoods near the start line.
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
* $30 registration fee for students
* 4 member middle school/high school teams with medals for the team champions
*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:
We will once again offer early packet pick-up a week before the race, as well as Friday 1/29 and race day Saturday 1/30. More details will be emailed to participants as the event gets closer.
ALL RACE LONG SLEEVES AND SPONSOR SWAG WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKET.
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2027 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 30th January 2027 (8:00AM CST)
$43.40
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