Noon Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026
10:00 AM CST
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Free–$39.20 · 4 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a festive and family-friendly celebration at the Noon Year's Eve event in Oconomowoc, Waukesha, on Thursday, December 31, 2026! This exciting daytime celebration will be hosted at the newly selected Meadow View Elementary School, making it the perfect venue for a day filled with laughter and community spirit. Participants can look forward to a thrilling 5K run and a leisurely 1.5-mile walk, along with a delightful free kids' run for ages 1 and up.

Join in on the fun as you shuffle through the snow, enjoy games, and create your own crafts with make-and-take kits. The event promises a cozy atmosphere in a large heated building, so you can stay warm before and after your race. Don’t miss the spectacular countdown to noon, featuring the iconic Noon-Years Ball drop from the Western Lakes Fire Department’s ladder truck, complete with confetti cannons and noisemakers! With music, a selfie station, and a host of activities, this vibrant celebration is the perfect way to ring in the new year with your loved ones. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!

Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CST

    $39.20

    Register
  • 5k Ruck

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CST

    $39.20

    Register
  • 1.5 Mile Walk

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CST

    $39.20

    Register
  • Kiddos 1k

    Incl. T-Shirt

    11:15 AM CST

    Free

    Register

Organiser's description

Bring the family (and the fun) to our Noon Years Event Run, now at the new location: Meadow View Elementary School in Oconomowoc! Weve expanded this daytime New Years Eve celebration to include a 5K male sign, 1.5 mile walk, alongside the beloved free kids run

Whether you're racing or walking, enjoy all the excitement in the comfort of a large, heated building perfect for staying warm before and after the event. Its the perfect way to ring in the noon year with community, laughter, and a cozy place to celebrate!

This event is brought to you through a partnership with the City of Oconomowoc Parks and Recreation Department https://www.oconomowoc-wi.gov/638/Parks-Recreation-Forestry, Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC https://runsignup.com/w/SilverCircleSportsEvents, and the Silver Circle Foundation, 501(c)(3) https://runsignup.com/w/SilverCircleSportsEvents/Page/Foundation.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

Play games and win make-and-take kitsget crafty at home later!
male sign Races for ages 1 and up! Shuffle through the snow, snag a finisher woodle, and smile for finish photos (posted after the event). The Kiddos 1K event & activities are free, but registration is required.
Tunes to rock out to while you enjoy the festivities.
Selfie station with fun propssmile and capture the memory!
Be ready at noon for the official ball drop, confetti cannons, noisemakers, and a whole lot of fun.

At 12 p.m. sharp, join the countdown as the Noon-Years Ball drops from the Western Lakes Fire Departments https://westernlakesfd.org ladder trucka celebration like no other!

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Location

1500 Whalen Dr, Meadow View Elementary School, Oconomowoc, 53066, WI, United States

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