Groundhog 5K

Celebrate Groundhog Day in motion with the Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K, a chip-timed, USATF-certified race and a beloved community tradition. This fun and festive event benefits Woodstock High School athletics while giving runners and walkers a unique chance to see the town through the lens of the movie. The course passes iconic locations, including the bowling alley, piano teacher’s house, movie theater, and Pennsylvanian Hotel.

Race Features & Swag:

  • Commemorative finishers medal

  • Long-sleeve finisher t-shirt

  • 1 free beer from Kishwaukee Brewing (21+)

  • Swag bag

  • Post-race finishers village

New This Year:

  • Apparel store with Groundhog Day 5K merchandise

  • USATF-certified course

  • Automatic chip timing

  • Run streak medals for second-year participants

Notes:
Participants may run or walk. The street course will be protected for 50 minutes; after that, all participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk.

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Date

Jan 31 2026

Time

8:00 am

Ticket Link

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Location

Woodstock Metra Station
90 Church Street Woodstock, IL 60098
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