Noon Year's Eve
- Date
- December 31, 2026
- Location
- 1500 Whalen Dr, Oconomowoc, WI
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5K Ruck · 1.5 Mile Walk & more
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, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oconomowoc, WI
Population
18,385
as of 2023
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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Noon Year's Eve?
- Noon Year's Eve is a running race held in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on December 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Noon Year's Eve?
- Thursday, December 31, 2026 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin at 1500 Whalen Dr, Oconomowoc, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Noon Year's Eve?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Noon Year's Eve
Dec 31, 2026