Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk
Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Sheboygan, WI, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (76 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Take steps against hunger on the Saturday before Thanksgiving!
Run or walk through Making Spirits Bright's iconic holiday lights show in Evergreen Park before it opens to the public for the season. All proceeds benefit Sheboygan County Food Bank and help provide nutritious food for local families.
In the event's first eight years, our community has helped raise more than $630,000 in net proceeds to fight hunger in Sheboygan County.
Event Highlights
- Sponsor-filled goodie bag for the first 500 registrants
- Exclusive, on-foot experience through Making Spirits Bright
- 5K run with professional chip timing or a family-friendly 1-mile walk
- Ages 12 and under walk FREE
- Hot chocolate, cookies, Santa and free event photos
- 5K awards and post-event celebration at 3 Sheeps Brewing
Children 12 & Under Walk for Free
Keeping this a family-friendly event, ages 12 and under register for FREE for any of the walk waves.
We've Improved Event-Day Shuttling
Your experience matters to us and we appreciate everyone who shared feedback about shuttle wait times last year through our survey. This year, we’ve made improvements to help make shuttling faster and smoother. We’re increasing the amount of shuttle buses and updating shuttle routes and procedures to help reduce wait times and get you to and from the event more efficiently.
Community Partnerships
Through partnerships with myTEAMTRIUMPH and Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline, eligible participants can receive complimentary registration. Contact your local organization for details.
Volunteer With Us
It takes nearly 200 volunteers to make Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk possible! Help with packet pickup, shuttles, the course and more, and enjoy the event before or after your shift. As a thank you, volunteers will receive cheese from Sargento and Sartori and a complimentary drink ticket from 3 Sheeps Brewing. See all volunteer opportunities and sign up.
Prefer to Register by Phone or In-person?
We're happy to help! Please connect with Erin or Katie by calling 920-453-0169 or visiting them at Sheboygan County Food Bank, Door A (3115 N. 21st St. in Sheboygan), Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–3 PM.
Hard copy registration forms are not available.
Special Thanks to Making Spirits Bright
We're grateful to Making Spirits Bright and the Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs for generously opening Evergreen Park to host Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk each year.
Making Spirits Bright is also Sheboygan County Food Bank's largest annual food drive, collecting more than 1.3 million pounds of donations since it began in 2012. Their incredible partnership helps make both this event and our work to fight hunger possible. Learn more about Making Spirits Bright.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
42°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sheboygan Co Mem Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sheboygan, WI
Population
49,812
as of 2023
City Elevation
600 ft
Nearest Airport
ATW
Appleton International Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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76
Days to train
- Race
- Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk
Nov 21, 2026