Noon Year's Eve
Noon Year's Eve is a running and rucking race on December 31, 2026 in Oconomowoc, WI, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 31, 2026 (161 days to go)
- Location
- 1500 Whalen Dr, Oconomowoc, WI
- Price
- $30
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
Bring the family (and the fun) to our Noon Year’s Event Run 🎉, now at the new location: Meadow View Elementary School 🏫 in Oconomowoc! We’ve expanded this daytime New Year’s Eve celebration to include a 5K 🏃♂️, 1.5 mile walk, alongside the beloved free kids’ run 👧👦.
Whether you're racing or walking, enjoy all the excitement in the comfort of a large, heated building ❄️🔥—perfect for staying warm before and after the event. It’s the perfect way to ring in the noon year with community, laughter, and a cozy place to celebrate!
This event is brought to you through a partnership with the City of Oconomowoc Parks and Recreation Department, Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC, and the Silver Circle Foundation, 501(c)(3).
Activities Include 🎉
🎲 Play games and win make-and-take kits—get crafty at home later!
🏃♂️ Races for ages 1 and up! Shuffle through the snow, snag a finisher woodle, and smile for finish photos (posted after the event). The Kiddos 1K event & activities are free, but registration is required.
🎶 Tunes to rock out to while you enjoy the festivities.
📸 Selfie station with fun props—smile and capture the memory!
🎊 Be ready at noon for the official ball drop, confetti cannons, noisemakers, and a whole lot of fun.
At 12 p.m. sharp, join the countdown as the Noon-Year’s Ball drops from the Western Lakes Fire Department’s ladder truck—a celebration like no other! 🚒✨
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
30°
Typical Low
14°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oconomowoc Wwtp, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oconomowoc, WI
Population
18,385
as of 2023
City Elevation
868 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 32 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.
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Noon Year's Eve
Dec 31, 2026