2026 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5k

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  • : 2026 Woodstock Groundhog Day 5k :

Race Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 am
Location:
Address: 90 Church Street
City: Woodstock
State/Terr: Illinois
Zip: 60098
Country: USA
Description: What: Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K Where: Woodstock, IL     Start line: North of the Metra Train Station When: Saturday, January 31st    8:00 am start   **Packet Pick-up Info BELOW- Scroll down:   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.    Packet Pick-up Information: Packet Pick-up is available on the following dates and times:   Saturday January 24th, 10 am to Noon, @ Kishwaukee Brewing Company,  1900 Dilliard Ct, Woodstock   Friday January 30th, 5 pm to 7pm,  @ Ortmanns Red Iron Tavern, 101 East Church St, Woodstock   Race Day Sat. January 31st , 6:45 to 7:30 am @ Race Start All medals, race long sleeves, purchased apparel and sponsor swag will be included in your packet. 
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