Winterfest 5K Run/Walk

Annual Winterfest 5K Fun Run/Walk. Runners will be divided into different age groups, and there will be awards for the top finishers in the age groups. Proceeds go to future Civic Center program improvements.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: Race starts at 10:00am
Runners should meet at the Baraboo Civic Center to check-in
Early registration fee: $10 until 1/9/26
Late registration fee: $20 1/10/26-1/31/26
Event T-shirt: $20

Online registration only available until Friday, January 30, 2026, at noon. Any registrations after that time must be done in Room 12/14 at the Civic Center the morning of the 5K.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you know of anyone interested in being a volunteer, please contact us at parkrec@baraboowi.gov.

Note:

The 40th annual Winterfest offers a little something for everyone. Follow the Baraboo Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department’s Facebook page for changes to the schedule or additional events added. Volunteers, sponsors, and donations for all events are always welcome and appreciated.

Annual Winterfest 5K Fun Run/Walk. Runners will be divided into different age groups, and there will be awards for the top finishers in the age groups. T-shirts to all pre-registered runners. Proceeds go to future Civic Center program improvements.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: Race starts at 10:00am
Runners should meet at the Baraboo Civic Center to check-in
Early registration fee: $10 until 1/9/26
Late registration fee: $20 1/10/26-1/31/26
Event T-shirt: $20

Online registration only available until Friday, January 30, 2026, at noon. Any registrations after that time must be done in Room 12/14 at the Civic Center the morning of the 5K.

*We will try to provide everyone with their requested shirt size. However, we cannot guarantee that those that register after 1/15/26 will be able to receive their requested shirt size.

Program Type Winterfest
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 11/3/2025
Enrollment End Date 1/30/2026 12:00 PM
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 0
Maximum 200
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum -
Maximum -
Early Individual
Available from 11/3/2025 until 1/9/2026
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $10.00
Individual
Available from 1/10/2026 until 1/30/2026
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $20.00
Donation
Residency Restriction -None-
Amount $5.00
Donation
Residency Restriction -None-
Amount $10.00
Donation
Residency Restriction -None-
Amount $25.00
Donation
Residency Restriction -None-
Amount $50.00
Donation
Residency Restriction -None-
Amount $100.00
Donation
Residency Restriction -None-
Amount $250.00
T-shirt
Residency Restriction -None-
Amount $20.00
Saturday - 01/31/2026
Start Time 8:30 AM
End Time 11:30 AM
Location Civic Center Room 11
Saturday - 01/31/2026
Start Time 8:30 AM
End Time 11:30 AM
Location Civic Center Room 12/14
Saturday - 01/31/2026
Start Time 9:30 AM
End Time 11:00 AM
Location Civic Center Parking Lot