Yellow Brick Road 5K
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- Location Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $36.65
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a magical experience at the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the charming town of Oconomowoc, Waukesha! This exciting event celebrates the 86th Anniversary of the iconic film, The Wizard of Oz, and promises a fun-filled day for runners and walkers alike. The scenic course starts and finishes at the vibrant Oz Plaza in front of City Hall, making it a perfect backdrop for this community celebration.
Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K run or a leisurely 2-mile walk, with custom race shirts and commemorative finisher medals for all who cross the finish line. Enjoy the convenience of team packet pickups for groups of four or more, ensuring a hassle-free experience on race day. With professional chip timing, athlete tracking, and trophies for top finishers, this event is not to be missed! Gather your friends and family, and join us for a day of fun and festivities that honors a beloved classic. Register now to secure your spot in this unforgettable celebration!
Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K run or a leisurely 2-mile walk, with custom race shirts and commemorative finisher medals for all who cross the finish line. Enjoy the convenience of team packet pickups for groups of four or more, ensuring a hassle-free experience on race day. With professional chip timing, athlete tracking, and trophies for top finishers, this event is not to be missed! Gather your friends and family, and join us for a day of fun and festivities that honors a beloved classic. Register now to secure your spot in this unforgettable celebration!
Organiser's Description
This year, were making things easier by preassembling team packets. If your team has 4 or more members by 9:00am Wednesday, June 3rd, youll be able to pick up the entire teams bibs and shirts at packet pickup in one convenient bundle. The Team Captain may pick them up or designate someone else on the team to do so. Please only send one team member to pick up for the entire team.
If your team does not meet the 5-member threshold, each team member can pick up their packet individually.
Important: If your team qualifies for group pickup (4+ team members), individual team members will not be able to pick up their individual packets.
The packets will include:
Race shirts
Race bibs with labels (name, shirt size, bib number, gender, age and event).
Please let your team members know if you used your email to register them, they will not receive these race day instructions or other important information, so please forward this email to them.
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The start and finish lines are downtown in front of Oz Plaza!
Join Us for the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk!
The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce [https://oconomowoc.org/], together with our Finish Line Sponsor, Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC [https://silvercirclesportsevents.com/], invites you to participate in this exciting summer event.
Inspired by the historic premiere of the Yellow Brick Road in 1939, this scenic run will start and finish at City Hall, overlooking the brand-new Oz Plaza.
Join us as we celebrate the 86th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz! With exciting events planned throughout Oconomowoc, this is your chance to be part of the magic.
Register Today [https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Oconomowoc/YellowBrickRoad5K] and Receive:
* Custom Yellow Brick Road 5K T-shirt
* Commemorative Finisher Medal featuring the 87th-anniversary logo (while supplies last)
* Professional Chip Timing by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC
* RaceJoy athlete tracking
* Trophies for the top male and female overall winners
* Team Challenge Trophy for group participants
* Age Group Awards
* Dont miss this memorable community celebrationsign up now for the 5K run or 2-mile walk!
Course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6234933805]
If your team does not meet the 5-member threshold, each team member can pick up their packet individually.
Important: If your team qualifies for group pickup (4+ team members), individual team members will not be able to pick up their individual packets.
The packets will include:
Race shirts
Race bibs with labels (name, shirt size, bib number, gender, age and event).
Please let your team members know if you used your email to register them, they will not receive these race day instructions or other important information, so please forward this email to them.
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The start and finish lines are downtown in front of Oz Plaza!
Join Us for the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk!
The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce [https://oconomowoc.org/], together with our Finish Line Sponsor, Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC [https://silvercirclesportsevents.com/], invites you to participate in this exciting summer event.
Inspired by the historic premiere of the Yellow Brick Road in 1939, this scenic run will start and finish at City Hall, overlooking the brand-new Oz Plaza.
Join us as we celebrate the 86th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz! With exciting events planned throughout Oconomowoc, this is your chance to be part of the magic.
Register Today [https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Oconomowoc/YellowBrickRoad5K] and Receive:
* Custom Yellow Brick Road 5K T-shirt
* Commemorative Finisher Medal featuring the 87th-anniversary logo (while supplies last)
* Professional Chip Timing by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC
* RaceJoy athlete tracking
* Trophies for the top male and female overall winners
* Team Challenge Trophy for group participants
* Age Group Awards
* Dont miss this memorable community celebrationsign up now for the 5K run or 2-mile walk!
Course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6234933805]
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