Groundhog Day 5K

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.

Run through Woodstock and go past some of the places in the movie. Run past the bowling alley, piano teacher’s house, movie theater and Pennsylvanian Hotel. This event is being put on by the Woodstock High School Backers Club.

What you get:

• Commemorative Finishers Medal
• Commemorative long-sleeve t-shirt (Must register by 1/21/2026 to receive 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.

Register here