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Yellow Brick Road 5K

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Oconomowoc, WI
174 E. Wisconsin, 53066
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Follow the Yellow Brick Road in Oconomowoc for a scenic 5K run or walk, celebrating the magic of The Wizard of Oz.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Good fit for

  • Awards
  • Medal

Step into the magic of Oconomowoc with the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk, a charming summer event celebrating the 86th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. This scenic downtown course starts and finishes at City Hall, offering views of the new Oz Plaza. It's a memorable community gathering, inviting runners and walkers to embrace the spirit of the beloved story. Whether you're aiming for an award or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, this event promises a delightful experience.

What to expect

  • Experience a scenic 5K run or 2-mile walk through downtown Oconomowoc.
  • Receive a custom event T-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal.
  • Enjoy professional chip timing and compete for overall, team, and age group awards.

Standout details

  • Wizard of Oz 86th Anniversary
  • Commemorative Finisher Medal
  • Team Challenge Trophy
  • Professional Chip Timing

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 0.5 Miles

    Sat, Jun 6, 7:45 AM CDT · From $0.00

    Opens Jul 31, 2025, 6:06 AM CDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT

  • 2 Miles

    Sat, Jun 6, 8:00 AM CDT · From $36.65

    Opens Jul 31, 2025, 6:06 AM CDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Jun 6, 8:00 AM CDT · From $36.65

    Opens Jul 31, 2025, 6:06 AM CDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
  • Race swag
  • Packet pickup

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

From the organizer

This year, we’re making things easier by preassembling team packets. If your team has 4 or more members by 9:00am Wednesday, June 3rd, you’ll be able to pick up the entire team’s bibs and shirts at packet pickup in one convenient bundle. The Team Captain may pick them up or designate someone else on the team to do so. Please only send one team member to pick up for the entire team.

If your team does not meet the 5-member threshold, each team member can pick up their packet individually.

📣 Important: If your team qualifies for group pickup (4+ team members), individual team members will not be able to pick up their individual packets.

The packets will include:

Race shirts Race bibs with labels (name, shirt size, bib number, gender, age and event).

Please let your team members know if you used your email to register them, they will not receive these race day instructions or other important information, so please forward this email to them.

The start and finish lines are downtown in front of Oz Plaza!

Join Us for the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk!

The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce , together with our Finish Line Sponsor, Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC , invites you to participate in this exciting summer event.

Inspired by the historic premiere of the Yellow Brick Road in 1939, this scenic run will start and finish at City Hall, overlooking the brand-new Oz Plaza.

Join us as we celebrate the 86th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz! With exciting events planned throughout Oconomowoc, this is your chance to be part of the magic.

Register Today and Receive:

Custom Yellow Brick Road 5K T-shirt Commemorative Finisher Medal featuring the 87th-anniversary logo (while supplies last) Professional Chip Timing by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC RaceJoy athlete tracking Trophies for the top male and female overall winners Team Challenge Trophy for group participants Age Group Awards Don’t miss this memorable community celebration—sign up now for the 5K run or 2-mile walk! Course map

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