Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Doug Opel's Run for the Kids

Sheboygan, WI

Opens Aug 1, 2026Annual since at least 2015

2 Miles10K

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Doug Opel's Run for the Kids

This is a Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot in Sheboygan, run to benefit at-risk kids through the local YMCA. The race draws groups in costume, families running together, and work crews with matching getups. There are awards for the biggest family contingent and for the most creative non-family group, which gives the morning a playful, slightly chaotic energy.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Sheboygan YMCA, with race-morning pickup available as well before the start. Apparel options are sold separately at registration, so if you want something to wear, sort that out ahead of time.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

2 Miles · 2025 results

657finishers

11:20winner

20:03median

1:20:09cutoff

Top 3: Sebastian Meza (11:20) · Aaron Cannon (11:57) · Jovanny Soto (12:00)

10K · 2025 results

199finishers

33:39winner

56:04median

1:21:31cutoff

Top 3: Jamison Velzke (33:39) · Jack Staggs (37:17) · Charles Green (39:43)

The Doug Opel's Run for the Kids has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

2 Miles11/26/2026 09:30$20

10K11/26/2026 09:30$20

2 Miles11/26/2026 09:30$20

2 Miles11/26/2026 09:30Free

10K11/26/2026 09:30Free

2 Miles11/26/2026 09:30Free

Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk or 10K Run11/26/2026 00:00$20

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Common Questions About the Doug Opel's Run for the Kids

Will I finish last at the Doug Opel's Run for the Kids?

Almost certainly not. Half the 2 Miles field finished slower than 20:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:20:09, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Doug Opel's Run for the Kids a good first 2 Miles?

A field of 657 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Doug Opel's Run for the Kids?

The 2 Miles winner ran 11:20 while the median finisher took 20:03. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.