Sleigh Bell Run/Walk

About the Event

🎄 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.

Races Offered

2 Mile Run

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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10:00

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$25.00

2 Mile Walk

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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10:00

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$25.00

5 Mile Run

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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10:00

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$25.00

Reindeer Games: Rudolph's Flight 1/4 Mile Run for Kids

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 440 Yards

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11:00

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$0.00

Reindeer Games: Dasher's Run 100 Yard Dash for Kids

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 100 Yards

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11:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Kiel.

thermostat Temperature

-6.3° / 0.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

-12.0° / -4.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

4h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.6 cm

air Avg wind speed

14.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

80.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:18

nightlight Sunset

17:16

About Kiel

Learn more about the host city, Kiel.

Kiel is a maritime city and has been for a long time, it remains one of Germany main passenger ports. It is on the Baltic Sea at the end of the "Kieler Förde".