
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
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
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139
Days to train
Coming Up
Silver Circle Trivia - Ocon
Less than a mile away
Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K
Less than a mile away
Silver Circle Sunday Funday
Less than a mile away
Lake Country Half Marathon
Less than a mile away
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 the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Winter Run Series™
Oct 25, 2026