Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk

Take steps against hunger on the Saturday before Thanksgiving through Making Spirits Bright's iconic holiday lights show in Evergreen Park before it's open to the public for the season. All proceeds from this event support Sheboygan County Food Bank. In the first eight years of this event, over $630,000 in net proceeds has been raised thanks to the generous support of our community. This has helped us provide nutritious food to thousands of our neighbors over the years! 

Highlights:

• Exclusive, on-foot “sneak peek” of Making Spirits Bright 
• Opportunity to receive a goodie bag full of giveaways from sponsors and community partners (first 500 people who register)
• Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies
• Photo opportunity with Santa
• Onsite food trucks
• Professional race timing on accurately measured course (5K runners only)
• Free event photos courtesy of local volunteer photographers
• Award ceremony and after party at 3 Sheeps Brewing's taproom

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships for our 9th Annual Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk are available ($250-$10,000). As a sponsor, you will enjoy exciting benefits that highlight your support and involvement to make sure no one in Sheboygan County goes hungry. Download the sponsorship opportunities packet to see more details. To guarantee all sponsor benefits, please complete this form by Friday, September 11, 2026.

Interested in providing in-kind support or have questions? Please contact Lauren at lauren@sheboygancountyfoodbank.com or 920-395-4851.

Volunteer With Us

We count on the helping hands of nearly 200 volunteers! Volunteers help with packet pickup, shuttle bus stops, the course, clean up, and more. All volunteers are welcome to enjoy the event before or after their shift. As a token of our appreciation, volunteers will receive cheese products generously donated by our friends at Sargento and Sartori as well as one 3 Sheeps Brewing free drink ticket (valid the day of the event only). Volunteer opportunities for the 2026 event will be available to sign up for on our event website beginning on Monday, August 24.

Children 12 and Under Register to Walk for Free

Keeping this a family-friendly event, ages 12 and under register for FREE for any of the walk waves.

Inclusiveness Through Community Partnerships

Sheboygan County Food Bank is partnering with myTEAMTRIUMPH and Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline to offer free registrations for any athletes, angels, Littles and Bigs. If you're a part of one of these organizations and interested in attending, please reach out to your local contact for registration details.

VIP Experience & Parking Passes (Limited Supply Available)

Reserve this for one vehicle for an additional $50 during the registration. Upon arrival, participants will be greeted with hot chocolate and cookies, and receive one specially curated bag of Sheboygan County Food Bank swag, treats, and other local goodies! The $50 donation goes directly to support Sheboygan County Food Bank's work to serve local families facing hunger.

Food Collection with Chance to Win Door Prizes

We're partnering with Making Spirits Bright again for an onsite food collection! Participants and volunteers who bring three food items to donate will be able to put in an entry to win a door prize. Learn more and see the listing of door prizes as they are released leading up to the event.

Event Maps

Course and Event Map (2025)

Parking and Shuttle Service Maps and Detail (2025)

Other Ways to Register

We do not offer hard copy registration forms. If you need assistance with registration and/or if you prefer to pay with cash/check, we're happy to help you complete your online registration over-the-phone or in-person. Please connect with Erin or Katie by calling 920-453-0169 or visiting in-person at Sheboygan County Food Bank (3115 N. 21 Street in Sheboygan), Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 3 PM.

Sheboygan County Food Bank

Sheboygan County Food Bank leads the county's efforts to increase food security by distributing healthy emergency food and fostering innovative partnerships. Through our Sheboygan Cares Food Pantry and network of 40 partner organizations, we help ensure nutritious food reaches neighbors throughout our community. Every registration helps provide nutritious food for local families, seniors, and children facing hunger in Sheboygan County.

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Special Thanks to Making Spirits Bright

Since 2012, Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs have been coordinating Making Spirits Bright, which is Sheboygan County Food Bank’s largest annual food drive. Admission to the park is free of charge, but donating nutritious food items is highly encouraged. Visitors have the chance to enjoy visits with Santa, wreath raffles, entertainment and concessions across the street at Santa's Station (Quarryview Center).

Making Spirits Bright is open every night, November 27 – December 31, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed on Dec. 24). Over 1.3 MILLION pounds of donations have been collected since the event started!

Making Spirits Bright generously offers their venue for the Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk – Sheboygan County Food Bank's second biggest fundraiser and only event each year. Learn more about the special partnership.