Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk
- Date Sat 23rd November 2024
- Location Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Price $28.40 - $33.55
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Join the festive spirit at the 7th Annual Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Sheboygan! This vibrant event offers participants an exclusive sneak peek of the breathtaking Making Spirits Bright holiday lights show at Evergreen Park, all while supporting a noble cause—the Sheboygan County Food Bank. Choose between a delightful 5K run or a family-friendly walk, with children 12 and under registering for free. Over the past six years, this event has raised more than $320,000 to combat hunger in the community, and this year's goal is even higher!
Kick off the holiday season with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, a chance to meet beloved characters like Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and enjoy delicious food from local vendors. The event features professional race timing for the 5K distance and free event photos captured by local volunteers. After the race, celebrate at the award ceremony and after-party at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company with live music and great food. So lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and join in making a meaningful impact while soaking in the magical holiday atmosphere!
Kick off the holiday season with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, a chance to meet beloved characters like Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and enjoy delicious food from local vendors. The event features professional race timing for the 5K distance and free event photos captured by local volunteers. After the race, celebrate at the award ceremony and after-party at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company with live music and great food. So lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and join in making a meaningful impact while soaking in the magical holiday atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Take steps against hunger on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 through Making Spirits Bright [https://makingspiritsbright.com/]'s iconic holiday lights show in Evergreen Park before it's open to the public for the 2024 season at the 7th Annual Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk Presented by Acuity Insurance [https://www.acuity.com/]! All proceeds from this event support Sheboygan County Food Bank [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/]. In the first six years of this event, OVER $320,000 HAS BEEN RAISED thanks to the generous support of our community.
* An exclusive, on-foot sneak peek of Making Spirits Bright
* Opportunity to receive a goodie bag full of giveaways from sponsors and community partners (first 500 people who register)
* Free offsite parking and shuttle service to and from the event
* Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies
* Photo opportunity with Elsa, Anna and Olaf
* Food and specialty coffee drinks for sale via The Snack Shack [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095319884610] and Sacred Grounds Coffee [https://www.facebook.com/sacred.grounds.coffee.2024]
* Professional race timing on accurately measured course (5K runners only)
* Free event photos courtesy of local volunteer photographers
* Award ceremony and after party at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company [https://www.3sheepsbrewing.com/] with Harvest Street [https://www.facebook.com/harveststreetfood] food truck and a special band performance (stay tuned on our social media for band announcement!)
CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER REGISTER TO WALK FOR FREE
Keeping this a family-friendly event, AGES 12 AND UNDER REGISTER FOR FREE for either of the walk waves.
BECOME A FUNDRAISER *NEW IN 2024*
Become an INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER! Take even bigger steps against hunger in Sheboygan County by rallying people around you to donate on your behalf. Set your own goal and then have the option to create or join a TEAM FUNDRAISER with friends, family or coworkers! Individual Fundraisers created during the registration process have the option to CHOOSE TO GET REGISTRATION FEES REFUNDED ONCE AT LEAST $150 ARE RAISED. Learn more and start your registration and fundraising journey [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=49541].
Can't make the event? You can still create fundraisers [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/49541/BecomeFundraiser] and make an impact for families in need in our community!
OTHER WAYS TO REGISTER
We do not offer hard copy registration forms this year. If you need assistance with registration and/or if you prefer to pay with cash/check, we're happy to help you complete your online registration over-the-phone or in-person. Please connect with Erin or Lauren by calling 920-453-0169 or visiting in-person at Sheboygan County Food Bank (3115 N. 21 Street in Sheboygan), Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 3 PM.
EVENT MAPS
Course and Event Map [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Course-and-Event-Map-Holiday-Lights-2024.pdf]
Parking and Shuttle Service Map [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Parking-and-Shuttle-Service-Holiday-Lights-2024-FINAL.pdf]
VOLUNTEER WITH US
We count on the helping hands of over 100 volunteers! Volunteers help with packet pickup, gear check, shuttle bus stops, water stations, the course, and clean up. Each volunteer will receive a Sartori [https://www.sartoricheese.com/] BellaVitano wedge, Sargento [https://www.sargento.com/] Balanced Break, and one free 3 Sheeps Brewing Company [https://www.3sheepsbrewing.com/] beverage (redeemable on the evening of the event only) as a token of our appreciation. Thank you to Sargento, Sartori and 3 Sheeps!
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorship opportunities are available between $250 $5,000. In-kind support sponsorships are also available. Learn more about all of our sponsorship opportunities [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/holiday-lights-sponsorship-opportunities/] and please email Lauren at [email protected] with any questions.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FOOD BANK
Sheboygan County Food Bank distributes food through its core programs and in partnership with local food pantries and other organizations to make sure nutritious food reaches thousands of families, seniors, and children. Sponsorships, registration fees, VIP parking passes, purchased shirts and other gear, and donations for this event directly support Sheboygan County Food Bank's work to make sure food gets into the hands of our neighbors in need.
DONATE [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.app.neoncrm.com/forms/online-donation] | VOLUNTEER [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/ways-to-give/volunteer/]
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR: MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
Since 2012, Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs have been coordinating Making Spirits Bright [https://makingspiritsbright.com/], which is Sheboygan County Food Banks largest annual food drive. Admission to the park is free of charge, but donating nutritious food items is highly encouraged. Visitors have the chance to enjoy visits with Santa, wreath raffles, entertainment and concessions across the street in the Sheboygan Jaycees Quarryview Center.
Making Spirits Bright is open every night, November 29 December 31, from 5:00 PM 9:00 PM (closed on Dec. 24). OVER ONE MILLION POUNDS OF DONATIONS have been collected since the event started!
Making Spirits Bright generously offers their venue for the Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk Sheboygan County Food Bank's second biggest fundraiser and only event each year. Learn more about the special partnership [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/signature-partnerships/making-spirits-bright/].
Take steps against hunger on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 through Making Spirits Bright [https://makingspiritsbright.com/]'s iconic holiday lights show in Evergreen Park before it's open to the public for the 2024 season at the 7th Annual Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk Presented by Acuity Insurance [https://www.acuity.com/]! All proceeds from this event support Sheboygan County Food Bank [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/]. In the first six years of this event, OVER $320,000 HAS BEEN RAISED thanks to the generous support of our community.
* An exclusive, on-foot sneak peek of Making Spirits Bright
* Opportunity to receive a goodie bag full of giveaways from sponsors and community partners (first 500 people who register)
* Free offsite parking and shuttle service to and from the event
* Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies
* Photo opportunity with Elsa, Anna and Olaf
* Food and specialty coffee drinks for sale via The Snack Shack [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095319884610] and Sacred Grounds Coffee [https://www.facebook.com/sacred.grounds.coffee.2024]
* Professional race timing on accurately measured course (5K runners only)
* Free event photos courtesy of local volunteer photographers
* Award ceremony and after party at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company [https://www.3sheepsbrewing.com/] with Harvest Street [https://www.facebook.com/harveststreetfood] food truck and a special band performance (stay tuned on our social media for band announcement!)
CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER REGISTER TO WALK FOR FREE
Keeping this a family-friendly event, AGES 12 AND UNDER REGISTER FOR FREE for either of the walk waves.
BECOME A FUNDRAISER *NEW IN 2024*
Become an INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER! Take even bigger steps against hunger in Sheboygan County by rallying people around you to donate on your behalf. Set your own goal and then have the option to create or join a TEAM FUNDRAISER with friends, family or coworkers! Individual Fundraisers created during the registration process have the option to CHOOSE TO GET REGISTRATION FEES REFUNDED ONCE AT LEAST $150 ARE RAISED. Learn more and start your registration and fundraising journey [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=49541].
Can't make the event? You can still create fundraisers [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/49541/BecomeFundraiser] and make an impact for families in need in our community!
OTHER WAYS TO REGISTER
We do not offer hard copy registration forms this year. If you need assistance with registration and/or if you prefer to pay with cash/check, we're happy to help you complete your online registration over-the-phone or in-person. Please connect with Erin or Lauren by calling 920-453-0169 or visiting in-person at Sheboygan County Food Bank (3115 N. 21 Street in Sheboygan), Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 3 PM.
EVENT MAPS
Course and Event Map [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Course-and-Event-Map-Holiday-Lights-2024.pdf]
Parking and Shuttle Service Map [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Parking-and-Shuttle-Service-Holiday-Lights-2024-FINAL.pdf]
VOLUNTEER WITH US
We count on the helping hands of over 100 volunteers! Volunteers help with packet pickup, gear check, shuttle bus stops, water stations, the course, and clean up. Each volunteer will receive a Sartori [https://www.sartoricheese.com/] BellaVitano wedge, Sargento [https://www.sargento.com/] Balanced Break, and one free 3 Sheeps Brewing Company [https://www.3sheepsbrewing.com/] beverage (redeemable on the evening of the event only) as a token of our appreciation. Thank you to Sargento, Sartori and 3 Sheeps!
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorship opportunities are available between $250 $5,000. In-kind support sponsorships are also available. Learn more about all of our sponsorship opportunities [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/holiday-lights-sponsorship-opportunities/] and please email Lauren at [email protected] with any questions.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FOOD BANK
Sheboygan County Food Bank distributes food through its core programs and in partnership with local food pantries and other organizations to make sure nutritious food reaches thousands of families, seniors, and children. Sponsorships, registration fees, VIP parking passes, purchased shirts and other gear, and donations for this event directly support Sheboygan County Food Bank's work to make sure food gets into the hands of our neighbors in need.
DONATE [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.app.neoncrm.com/forms/online-donation] | VOLUNTEER [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/ways-to-give/volunteer/]
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR: MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
Since 2012, Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs have been coordinating Making Spirits Bright [https://makingspiritsbright.com/], which is Sheboygan County Food Banks largest annual food drive. Admission to the park is free of charge, but donating nutritious food items is highly encouraged. Visitors have the chance to enjoy visits with Santa, wreath raffles, entertainment and concessions across the street in the Sheboygan Jaycees Quarryview Center.
Making Spirits Bright is open every night, November 29 December 31, from 5:00 PM 9:00 PM (closed on Dec. 24). OVER ONE MILLION POUNDS OF DONATIONS have been collected since the event started!
Making Spirits Bright generously offers their venue for the Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk Sheboygan County Food Bank's second biggest fundraiser and only event each year. Learn more about the special partnership [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/signature-partnerships/making-spirits-bright/].
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.55 Fee & Parking
Sat 23rd November 2024 (4:00PM EST)
$33.55
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1-Mile Walk - Wave 1
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Parking
Sat 23rd November 2024 (5:00PM EST)
$28.40
Children age 12 and under register to walk for FREE. -
1-Mile Walk - Wave 2
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Parking
Sat 23rd November 2024 (6:00PM EST)
$28.40
Children age 12 and under register to walk for FREE.
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