Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 22nd November 2025
  • Time 4:00PM CST
  • Location Sheboygan, Wisconsin
  • Price $23.25 - $28.40
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 8th Annual Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin! This festive event invites participants to take steps against hunger while enjoying a unique preview of the iconic Making Spirits Bright holiday lights display in Evergreen Park. Choose to walk or run the 5K course, which will be professionally timed for runners. The event is perfect for families, as children 12 and under can register for free to join in the fun.

With all proceeds benefiting the Sheboygan County Food Bank, this event has raised over $430,000 in its first seven years, showcasing the incredible generosity of the community. Participants can look forward to a goodie bag full of surprises for the first 500 registrants, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, and a lively after-party at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company featuring a special band performance. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a day of holiday spirit, support a great cause, and create lasting memories!

Organiser's Description

SPONSORSHIPS WITH MATCHING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW

Sponsorships for our 8th Annual Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk are available now through Friday, August 29. Black Spring Foundation will generously be matching first-time sponsorships and incremental sponsorship increases from 2024 (i.e., if a sponsor gave $1,000 in 2024 and gives $2,500 in 2025, then $1,500 will be matched). Commitments are welcome after the deadline, but benefits are subject to change. Learn more and sign up to become a sponsor [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/holiday-lights-sponsorship-opportunities/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL0mpBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxVm9IWmpXYzJaVkh0NjZFAR4eKYqY5-T8jWfEKPU6NNILKRMGhcwleOAY1tyNaNa07tSepol-MuNZVJ7huQ_aem_NQPOST_MnjdMLEGdVge8zQ]. Please feel welcome to email Lauren at [email protected] with any questions.



EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Take steps against hunger on the Saturday before Thanksgiving through Making Spirits Bright [https://makingspiritsbright.com/]'s iconic holiday lights show in Evergreen Park before it's open to the public for the season. All proceeds from this event support Sheboygan County Food Bank [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/]. In the first seven years of this event, over $430,000 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 holiday character(s)
* Onsite food trucks
* 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's [https://www.3sheepsbrewing.com/] taproom with a special band performance



CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER REGISTER TO WALK FOR FREE

Keeping this a family-friendly event, AGES 12 AND UNDER REGISTER FOR FREE for any of the walk waves.



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 Katie 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] (2024)

Parking and Shuttle Service Map [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Parking-and-Shuttle-Service-Holiday-Lights-2024-FINAL.pdf] (2024)



VOLUNTEER WITH US

We count on the helping hands of over 150+ volunteers! Volunteers help with packet pickup, gear check, shuttle bus stops, water stations, the course, and clean up. Volunteer registration for our 8th Annual Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk (Saturday, November 22, 2025) will open on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. All volunteers are welcome to enjoy the event before or after their shift and will receive cheese products from local companies as a token of our appreciation.



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 28 December 31, from 5:00 PM 9:00 PM (closed on Dec. 24). OVER 1.2 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

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Parking

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (4:00PM CST)

    $28.40

    OPENS 08 SEP
    Runners are welcome to walk the course until the course closes for all participants at 7:00 PM and do not need to register for the 1-mile walk.
  • 1-Mile Walk (Wave 1)

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Parking

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (5:00PM CST)

    $23.25

    OPENS 08 SEP
    Children age 12 and under register to walk (no cost).
  • 1-Mile Walk (Wave 2)

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Parking

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (5:30PM CST)

    $23.25

    OPENS 08 SEP
    Children age 12 and under register to walk (no cost).
  • 1-Mile Walk (Wave 3)

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Parking

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (6:00PM CST)

    $23.25

    OPENS 08 SEP
    Children age 12 and under register to walk (no cost).

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Location

Sheboygan Jaycees Quarryview Center Area and Evergreen Park, 3401 Calumet Drive, Sheboygan, 53083, WI, United States

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