Groundhog Day 5k

02/02/2026

Special thanks to Dan and Cara Kishwaukee Brewing Company They graciously host our planning meetings and let us use their brewery for packet pick up. And they came out and poured some of their award winning beer in the cold.

02/01/2026

Special thanks to the Woodstock Police Department. They do a great job of keeping the route safe for everyone.
Photo Credit: Glenn’s Free For All

02/01/2026

Congrats to Woodstock High Scool senior runner and future Cornhusker runner Ellery Shutt on being back to back Groundhog Day 5k champion and course record holder!

01/31/2026

Thanks to everyone that came out, and supported the Groundhog Day 5k 2026!
We can’t wait to do it again January 30th 2027.
We are already working to make next years event even better.

01/31/2026

01/30/2026

Packet pick up happening NOW no waiting!!!
Ortmanns Red Iron Tavern right by the start

01/30/2026

Here is the course map.
Parking is available at the train station, parking lots around the square and side streets.
Start line is on Newell Street this year
Packet pick up will be at Ortmanns Red Iron Tavern from 5-7 on FRIDAY night in the enclosed area in the beer garden.
You can also get your packet at the start line starting around 7:00 a.m
Medals, t shirts and any purchased Merch will all be in your bag with your race bib.
Thanks to all for supporting the Groundhog Day 5k!

01/29/2026

🚦Traffic & Parking Alert | Sat, Jan 31, 6 AM - 12 PM

Expect temporary traffic and parking changes in and around downtown Woodstock for the Groundhog Day 5K.

• N. Benton Street (from Cass St. to the railroad tracks) & Clay St (from Newell to Hutchins St) will be closed & no parking permitted.
• No parking on E. Judd St. (N. Benton to Jefferson St.)

Race officials and Woodstock Police Department will be on-site managing traffic around the course. Allow extra travel time, follow posted signage & traffic directors.

Race Map & more info is available here: https://woodstockgroundhog.org/event/groundhog-day-5k/