5K races near Sheboygan Falls

The KEYS 33rd Annual 5K Run/Walk takes place on a fall Sunday morning in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, beginning at 11:00 a.m. from 1510 Bilgo Lane. This is a straightforward 5K for runners and walkers. Packet pickup is available beforehand at the front of Kewaskum High School, and the entry fee is $25. The race benefits KEYS, Inc., a nonprofit established in 1985 to provide scholarships for Kewaskum High School graduates. The event features a Gaining Grit warm-up, announcements, the National Anthem, and awards at 12:15 p.m. Runners must be present to claim their medals. Participants range from young children to older adults, with age-group medals awarded for categories from 4-7 years up to 70-plus. Cash prizes are also given to the top overall male and female finishers. A new course record will be rewarded with $200; the current records are 17:58 for women and 15:22 for men. Following the race, Kewaskum Booster Club concessions offer another opportunity to support KHS students.

Race for Open Space on Nantucket offers 5K, 10K, and 2-mile distances, allowing runners, walkers, and joggers to select a distance suitable for their day. The course follows a rolling route through the Middle Moors, an island landscape the event helps protect. The race directly supports the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, with proceeds funding its science, restoration, and stewardship of open spaces on the island. With over two dozen events held, it functions as a local tradition centered on crossing the land it benefits.

Saukville Scare is a Halloween-themed 5K run and walk held in Grady Park, Saukville, Wisconsin. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The event caters to both competitive 5K runners and families attending for the holiday activities. It serves as an annual community fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the Saukville Parent's Association to support elementary school activities and classroom resources. The 5K race offers cash prizes for the top male and female finishers and awards for winners in each age division. Following the race, Grady Park hosts a costume contest, a pumpkin pancake breakfast, a bounce house, and music by a DJ near the shelter. Children aged 12 and under can participate in a separate Trick or Treat Fun Walk on a shorter course featuring four trick-or-treat stations.

The Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk is a 5K and 1-mile event in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, taking place in November at the Jaycees Quarryview Center Area and Evergreen Park. It proceeds through the park during the annual drive-through holiday lights display and functions as the Sheboygan County Food Bank’s main annual fundraiser. The race also collaborates with myTEAM TRIUMPH, allowing participants to register for the 5K as either Angels or Captains without charge. Angels are physically able athletes who assist Captains, individuals with any type of disability, to the finish line. The event is coordinated by Food Bank employees and local residents, with area businesses and groups providing contributions and sponsorships. Funds generated support the Sheboygan County Food Bank, aiding in the distribution of food to pantries throughout Sheboygan County. myTEAM TRIUMPH also maintains a Photo Circle for participants to exchange race-day pictures and review previous years.

The Grafton Lucky 5K Run/Walk is a St. Patrick's Day 5K in downtown Grafton, Wisconsin, about 30 minutes north of Milwaukee. It starts and finishes downtown, begins at 9:00 a.m., and limits the field to 600 runners and walkers. The event is chip-timed and family-friendly: kids 12 and under have a lower entry price, and strollers are permitted. The course is flat and fast, suitable for those aiming for a quick 5K and for walkers seeking a relaxed morning. Every participant receives a long-sleeve tech top and a finisher medal. The post-race activities include food, music, and complimentary green beer from The Stillery in Grafton. Awards are presented to overall finishers, age-group runners, and the Most Festive Dressed, highlighting the race's local character.