Sleigh Bell Run/Walk

Sleigh Bell Run/Walk takes place in Kiel, Wisconsin, on December 5, 2026. It is a family-oriented event open to all ages and fitness levels, with a 5 Mile Run and a 2 Mile Run both starting at 10:00 AM, and both open to walkers. Timing uses electronic chips, which keeps things friendly but lets you compete if you want to. At 11:00 AM the kids take over with the Riesterer Reindeer Games, a free 100-yard dash where every child gets a ribbon and a bag of Christmas treats. Proceeds go to the Kiel High Booster Club.

The 5-mile distance is a nice change from the usual 5K: long enough to reward some training, short enough to race hard in cold weather. If you are used to 5Ks, four to six weeks with a slightly longer weekend run will get you ready for it. The 2 Mile suits walkers, beginners and parents running alongside kids before the Reindeer Games. A 10:00 AM start in Wisconsin in December calls for gloves, a hat and layers.