90 Church Street, Woodstock IL
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
What: Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K
Where: Woodstock, IL Start line: North of the Metra Train Station
When: Saturday, January 31st 8:00 am start
Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K Race will take place in Woodstock, Illinois. This chip-timed, USATF certified 5K race has become a fun and festive community tradition, celebrating the spirit of Groundhog Day while supporting a great cause — Woodstock High School athletics.
What you get:
- Commemorative Finishers Medal
- Commemorative long-sleeve t-shirt
- 1 free beer from Kishwaukee Brewing (21 and over)
- Swag bag
- Post-race finishers village
**NEW THIS YEAR
- Apparel Store: Purchase additional Groundhog Day 5K themed merchandise
- USATF Certified Course
- Automatic Chip Timing
- Run Streak Medals for 2nd year participants
*Participants are welcome to run or walk, but the "street course" will only be protected for 50 minutes. After this time all participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk.
Purchase Commemorative items from our "2026 APPAREL STORE".
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