Sleigh Bell Run/Walk
About this race
🎄 Get Your Jingle On at the Sleigh Bell Run/Walk! 🎅 Run/Walk start time 10 AM.
Lace up your sneakers, grab your favorite holiday sweater, and join the over 600 festive participants at the fun Sleigh Bell Run/Walk in Kiel Wisconsin! Choose between a merry 2-mile walk, or challenge yourself with a 2 or 5-mile run — both chip-timed for that extra bit of holiday competition.
This family-friendly, feel-good event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. It's a great way to kick off the season, get moving, and spread some cheer — all while supporting the Kiel High Booster Club. 🎁✨Whether you're dashing through the snow or strolling with hot cocoa in hand, come jingle all the way with us!
Price increases 11/11/25 and 11/25/25. Race shirts guaranteed with registration before 11/25/25. Limited number of shirts will be available for late registrations. Size & availability not guaranteed. Sign up early!
Race Day Registration & Shirt Pick-Up: TWO OPTIONS!
Location: Kiel Middle School Gym. Friday Evening: 6:30 - 8:00 pm - or - Saturday Morning: 8:00 - 9:45 am (paper registration form will be available)
Kids:
You may see Santa & Mrs. Claus!
Immediately following the walk/run and hosted by SANTA himself!! - all children are invited to participate in the Riesterer Reindeer Games! 100 Yard Dash and/or 1/4 Mile Run! Every child who joins in will receive a ribbon and a holiday treat bag. They are free of charge, no registration is necessary, however, if your child would want an official Sleigh Bell Run/Walk T-shirt, please register & pay early.
Volunteers are always welcome! Please see the Volunteer tab for options.
Dogs may accompany walkers only, but no dogs are allowed on the 5 mile course. Dogs are not allowed in the school building. All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash and should be comfortable in large groups.
Pick your distance
Running
5 Mile Run
Mile markers will be on course. Volunteers and/or police will be at busy intersections. Results will be posted at the event & online. Post race food & drink provided. Awards ceremony immediately following the children's Reindeer Game events.
2 Mile Run
Mile markers will be on course. Volunteers and/or police will be at busy intersections. Results will be posted at the event & online. Post race food & drink provided. Awards ceremony immediately following the children's Reindeer Game events.
2 Mile Walk
Volunteers and/or police will be at busy intersections. Post race food & drink provided.
Reindeer Games: Rudolph's Flight 1/4 Mile Run for Kids
Free without t-shirt purchase. Post race food & drink provided.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Kiel.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
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- Kiel Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Kiel events
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