
Winter Run Series™ is a running race on October 25, 2026 – March 14, 2027 in Oconomowoc, WI, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
The 22nd running of Wisconsin’s largest running series is set to explore the inner workings of Milwaukee and its beautiful suburbs.
This series plays host to six events throughout the winter season, surrounding your favorite holidays. Bring the family to participate in the 5K or 10K. Let's Conquer the Cold!
The Pumpkin Run | Sunday, October 25 | Oconomowoc, WI
The Elf Run | Sunday, November 22| Hales Corners, WI
Run Into The New Year | Wednesday, December 31 | Wauwatosa, WI
The Big Chill | Sunday, January 17 | South Milwaukee, WI
Cupid Shuffle | Sunday, February 14 | Shorewood, WI
Luck of the Irish | Sunday, March 14 | West Allis, WI
6 EVENT SERIES REGISTRATION BUNDLE
Join us for the 2026-2027 Winter Run Series! Start the series off with the Pumpkin Run and finish with the Luck of the Irish while completing The Elf Run, Run Into The New Year, The Big Chill, and The Cupid Shuffle in between!
**Must sign up for the 6 Event Series to earn the series medallion!
Events
Weather
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
57°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oconomowoc Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Winter Run Series™, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Coming Up
DoLittle Marathon
Less than a mile away
Zachariah's Acres Fall Run, Walk & Roll
Less than a mile away
Pumpkin Run
Less than a mile away
OPEF Trick or Trot
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Oconomowoc than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Winter Run Series™
Oct 25, 2026