Yellow Brick Road 5K
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- Location Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $49.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, in the charming city of Oconomowoc, Waukesha! This exciting event celebrates the magical connection to movie history with a nod to the 1939 premiere of The Wizard of Oz, making it a unique and festive occasion for participants of all ages. The 5K race and a 2-mile walk will start and finish in front of the picturesque Oz Plaza, right downtown, providing a perfect backdrop for this community celebration.
Participants can expect a fantastic day filled with fun, camaraderie, and a touch of nostalgia. The event offers a custom Yellow Brick Road 5K T-shirt, a commemorative finisher medal, and professional chip timing. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, there's something for everyone. With trophies for top finishers and age group awards, itβs time to rally your team, lace up those running shoes, and join us for a morning of joy and community spirit. Donβt miss out on this magical event that promises to be a highlight of your summer!
Participants can expect a fantastic day filled with fun, camaraderie, and a touch of nostalgia. The event offers a custom Yellow Brick Road 5K T-shirt, a commemorative finisher medal, and professional chip timing. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, there's something for everyone. With trophies for top finishers and age group awards, itβs time to rally your team, lace up those running shoes, and join us for a morning of joy and community spirit. Donβt miss out on this magical event that promises to be a highlight of your summer!
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!
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to one of Oconomowocs most magical summer events!
The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce, together with Finish Line Sponsor Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC, invites you to join us for the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk.
This isnt just another Saturday morning run. This event celebrates Oconomowocs unique connection to movie history, honoring the historic 1939 premiere of The Wizard of Oz and the magic that still lives right here in downtown Oconomowoc.
The 5K run and 2-mile walk will start and finish at City Hall, overlooking the brand-new Oz Plaza. With events happening throughout downtown, this is your chance to be part of a fun, family-friendly community celebration.
Whether you are running, walking, cheering, chasing a PR, pushing a stroller, joining a team, or just here for the shirt and medal no judgment, we respect the hustle this is a great way to kick off your weekend.
REGISTER TODAY AND RECEIVE:
* Custom Yellow Brick Road 5K T-shirt
* Commemorative finisher medal featuring the 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
* A great morning in downtown Oconomowoc
Grab your friends, rally your team, lace up your shoes, and join us for the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk.
Theres no place like the starting line.
Course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6684705065]
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.
-------------------------
The start and finish lines are downtown in front of Oz Plaza!
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to one of Oconomowocs most magical summer events!
The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce, together with Finish Line Sponsor Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC, invites you to join us for the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk.
This isnt just another Saturday morning run. This event celebrates Oconomowocs unique connection to movie history, honoring the historic 1939 premiere of The Wizard of Oz and the magic that still lives right here in downtown Oconomowoc.
The 5K run and 2-mile walk will start and finish at City Hall, overlooking the brand-new Oz Plaza. With events happening throughout downtown, this is your chance to be part of a fun, family-friendly community celebration.
Whether you are running, walking, cheering, chasing a PR, pushing a stroller, joining a team, or just here for the shirt and medal no judgment, we respect the hustle this is a great way to kick off your weekend.
REGISTER TODAY AND RECEIVE:
* Custom Yellow Brick Road 5K T-shirt
* Commemorative finisher medal featuring the 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
* A great morning in downtown Oconomowoc
Grab your friends, rally your team, lace up your shoes, and join us for the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk.
Theres no place like the starting line.
Course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6684705065]
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $4.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$49.40
CLOSED -
Two Mile Walk
Incl. $4.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$49.40
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:45AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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