Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 4:00PM CST
- Location Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Price $28.40 - $33.55
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the festive spirit at the Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk in Sheboygan on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This heartwarming event takes place just before Thanksgiving and offers participants a unique opportunity to run or walk through the enchanting Making Spirits Bright holiday lights display in Evergreen Park before it opens to the public. Choose between a professionally timed 5K run or a delightful family-friendly 1-mile walk, with children aged 12 and under walking for free!
Not only will you enjoy the magical atmosphere filled with hot chocolate, cookies, and visits from Santa, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Sheboygan County Food Bank, helping to provide nutritious food for local families in need. Over the past eight years, this community-driven event has raised more than $630,000 to combat hunger in Sheboygan County. Don't miss out on this joyous occasion that combines fun, fitness, and philanthropy—register now and be part of a wonderful tradition that lights up the holiday season!
Not only will you enjoy the magical atmosphere filled with hot chocolate, cookies, and visits from Santa, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Sheboygan County Food Bank, helping to provide nutritious food for local families in need. Over the past eight years, this community-driven event has raised more than $630,000 to combat hunger in Sheboygan County. Don't miss out on this joyous occasion that combines fun, fitness, and philanthropy—register now and be part of a wonderful tradition that lights up the holiday season!
Organiser's Description
Take steps against hunger on the Saturday before Thanksgiving!
Run or walk through Making Spirits Bright [https://makingspiritsbright.com/]'s iconic holiday lights show in Evergreen Park before it opens to the public for the season. All proceeds benefit Sheboygan County Food Bank [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/] and help provide nutritious food for local families.
In the event's first eight years, our community has helped raise more than $630,000 in net proceeds to fight hunger in Sheboygan County.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
* Sponsor-filled goodie bag for the FIRST 500 REGISTRANTS
* Exclusive, on-foot experience through MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
* 5K RUN with professional chip timing or a family-friendly 1-MILE WALK
* AGES 12 AND UNDER WALK FREE
* Hot chocolate, cookies, Santa and free event photos
* 5K awards and post-event celebration at 3 Sheeps Brewing [https://www.3sheepsbrewing.com/]
CHILDREN 12 & UNDER WALK FOR FREE
Keeping this a family-friendly event, ages 12 and under REGISTER FOR FREE for any of the walk waves.
WE'VE IMPROVED EVENT-DAY SHUTTLING
Your experience matters to us and we appreciate everyone who shared feedback about shuttle wait times last year through our survey. This year, weve made improvements to help make shuttling faster and smoother. Were increasing the amount of shuttle buses and updating shuttle routes and procedures to help reduce wait times and get you to and from the event more efficiently.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Through partnerships with myTEAMTRIUMPH [https://www.myteamtriumph-wi.org/] and Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline [https://bbbswishoreline.org/], eligible participants can receive complimentary registration. Contact your local organization for details.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
It takes NEARLY 200 VOLUNTEERS to make Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk possible! Help with packet pickup, shuttles, the course and more, and enjoy the event before or after your shift. As a thank you, volunteers will receive cheese from Sargento [https://sargento.com/?utm_source=search-google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_term=text&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22702858726&gbraid=0AAAABACUC1etS-KW-wRDqUOGjvq8lL6Kc&gclid=CjwKCAjwwNbEBhBpEiwAFYLtGL65oUTHNkcLGilKTztKgUJulDMH6eu0BfrEb9pX72Sn06MEQiPA6hoCcNkQAvD_BwE] and Sartori [https://www.sartoricheese.com/] and a complimentary drink ticket from 3 Sheeps Brewing. See all volunteer opportunities and sign up [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WI/Sheboygan/HolidayLightsHungerRunWalk].
PREFER TO REGISTER BY PHONE OR IN-PERSON?
We're happy to help! Please connect with ERIN OR KATIE by calling 920-453-0169 or visiting them at SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FOOD BANK, DOOR A (3115 N. 21ST ST. IN SHEBOYGAN), MONDAYTHURSDAY, 9 AM3 PM.
_Hard copy registration forms are not available._
SPECIAL THANKS TO MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
We're grateful to Making Spirits Bright and the Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs for generously opening Evergreen Park to host Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk each year.
Making Spirits Bright is also Sheboygan County Food Bank's largest annual food drive, collecting MORE THAN 1.3 MILLION POUNDS OF DONATIONS since it began in 2012. Their incredible partnership helps make both this event and our work to fight hunger possible. Learn more about Making Spirits Bright [https://makingspiritsbright.com/].
Run or walk through Making Spirits Bright [https://makingspiritsbright.com/]'s iconic holiday lights show in Evergreen Park before it opens to the public for the season. All proceeds benefit Sheboygan County Food Bank [https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/] and help provide nutritious food for local families.
In the event's first eight years, our community has helped raise more than $630,000 in net proceeds to fight hunger in Sheboygan County.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
* Sponsor-filled goodie bag for the FIRST 500 REGISTRANTS
* Exclusive, on-foot experience through MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
* 5K RUN with professional chip timing or a family-friendly 1-MILE WALK
* AGES 12 AND UNDER WALK FREE
* Hot chocolate, cookies, Santa and free event photos
* 5K awards and post-event celebration at 3 Sheeps Brewing [https://www.3sheepsbrewing.com/]
CHILDREN 12 & UNDER WALK FOR FREE
Keeping this a family-friendly event, ages 12 and under REGISTER FOR FREE for any of the walk waves.
WE'VE IMPROVED EVENT-DAY SHUTTLING
Your experience matters to us and we appreciate everyone who shared feedback about shuttle wait times last year through our survey. This year, weve made improvements to help make shuttling faster and smoother. Were increasing the amount of shuttle buses and updating shuttle routes and procedures to help reduce wait times and get you to and from the event more efficiently.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Through partnerships with myTEAMTRIUMPH [https://www.myteamtriumph-wi.org/] and Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline [https://bbbswishoreline.org/], eligible participants can receive complimentary registration. Contact your local organization for details.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
It takes NEARLY 200 VOLUNTEERS to make Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk possible! Help with packet pickup, shuttles, the course and more, and enjoy the event before or after your shift. As a thank you, volunteers will receive cheese from Sargento [https://sargento.com/?utm_source=search-google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_term=text&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22702858726&gbraid=0AAAABACUC1etS-KW-wRDqUOGjvq8lL6Kc&gclid=CjwKCAjwwNbEBhBpEiwAFYLtGL65oUTHNkcLGilKTztKgUJulDMH6eu0BfrEb9pX72Sn06MEQiPA6hoCcNkQAvD_BwE] and Sartori [https://www.sartoricheese.com/] and a complimentary drink ticket from 3 Sheeps Brewing. See all volunteer opportunities and sign up [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WI/Sheboygan/HolidayLightsHungerRunWalk].
PREFER TO REGISTER BY PHONE OR IN-PERSON?
We're happy to help! Please connect with ERIN OR KATIE by calling 920-453-0169 or visiting them at SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FOOD BANK, DOOR A (3115 N. 21ST ST. IN SHEBOYGAN), MONDAYTHURSDAY, 9 AM3 PM.
_Hard copy registration forms are not available._
SPECIAL THANKS TO MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
We're grateful to Making Spirits Bright and the Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs for generously opening Evergreen Park to host Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk each year.
Making Spirits Bright is also Sheboygan County Food Bank's largest annual food drive, collecting MORE THAN 1.3 MILLION POUNDS OF DONATIONS since it began in 2012. Their incredible partnership helps make both this event and our work to fight hunger possible. Learn more about Making Spirits Bright [https://makingspiritsbright.com/].
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.55 Fee & Parking
Sat 21st November 2026 (4:00PM CST)
$33.55
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. $3.40 Fee & Parking
Sat 21st November 2026 (5:00PM CST)
$28.40
Children age 12 and under must register to walk (no cost). -
1-Mile Walk (Wave 2)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Parking
Sat 21st November 2026 (5:30PM CST)
$28.40
Children age 12 and under must register to walk (no cost). -
1-Mile Walk (Wave 3)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Parking
Sat 21st November 2026 (6:00PM CST)
$28.40
Children age 12 and under must register to walk (no cost).
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