Yellow Brick Road 5K

  • Date Sat 7th June 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
  • Price Free - $34.10
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in the picturesque city of Oconomowoc, Waukesha! This vibrant event celebrates the 86th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz and will take place in front of the iconic Oz Plaza, starting and finishing at City Hall. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K race and a delightful 2-mile walk, making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike.

As you run or walk, enjoy the beautiful summer weather and the festive atmosphere with plenty of refreshments provided by local sponsors. All finishers will receive a custom commemorative medal, and there will be awards for top male and female participants, as well as age group winners. Plus, participants will be treated to post-race snacks and drinks to refuel after the fun! Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable day filled with community spirit and celebrate a beloved classic. Register now to secure your spot and your exclusive finisher medal!

Organiser's Description

The start and finish lines are downtown in front of Oz Plaza!

The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce [https://oconomowoc.org/] along with our Presenting Sponsor, Waukesha State Bank and Kids' Fun Run Sponsor, Rogers Behavioral Health invite you to join us for the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk. Inspired by the premier of the Yellow Brick Road in 1939 here in Oconomowoc, this will be a beautiful summer run that starts and ends at City Hall overlooking the new Oz Plaza.

Our Award Sponsor, Realty Executives - The Tim Michelic Team will be handing out all medals to participants and placement winners. Our Refreshment Sponsor, Westbury Bank will have booths near the finish line and will handout bottled water and snacks choose from a variety of individually wrapped sweet or salty snacks. Thank you also to our Mile Marker Sponsor, Moreland OB-GYN and Finish Line Sponsor, Silver Circle Sports Events [https://runsignup.com/w/SilverCircleSportsEvents], for supporting this much-loved event!

Join us as we celebrate the 86th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz in Oconomowoc! The City of Oconomowoc and various organizations have exciting events planned, and we're thrilled to be a part of it. Register now for the 5K race or the 2-mile walk and receive a special commemorative finisher medal featuring the 86th-anniversary logo on the medal and lanyard (while supplies last). Don't miss outregister today to secure yours!

Whats included:

* Custom Cotton Yellow Brick Road 5K t-shirt
* Custom Yellow Brick Road 5K finisher medal
* Professionally Chip timed race by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC [https://runsignup.com/w/SilverCircleSportsEvents]
* Custom Yellow Brick Road 5K trophy to top male and top female overall
* Team-Challenge Trophies
* Post-race refreshments: Water and a variety of snacks.
* Age group awards

Course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6234933805]

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $34.10

  • Two Mile Walk

    Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $34.10

  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:45AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

104 E. Wisconsin, Village Green, Oconomowoc, 53066, WI, United States

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