Independence Day Run
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Event Details
The Independence Day Run takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Fox River Park in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It is a multi-format event open to runners, walkers, and ruckers. A county park pass is required for parking and must be purchased online before the event.
Events
The event offers nine different distances and formats:
- Half Marathon
- Half Marathon - Early Start
- 10K
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 5K Ruck
- 10K Ruck
- Kids 1K Run
A Kids 1K Run is free for children 12 and under if a parent is registered.
Course Information
The courses for the 5K and 10K take place on trails that wind through a forest with elevation changes. The 10K consists of two laps of the 5K route. The Half Marathon route combines a loop inside the park with an out-and-back section on the paved Fox River Trail; this combined loop is run twice. The course will close for final laps at 9:30 AM. A GPS tip advises using the park's street address for navigation, not just the park name.
Other Information
All participants receive a finisher "woodle" (a wooden medal). Overall and age group awards are given. A free post-race fresh fruit bar is provided. Walkers and ruckers are welcome in their respective events, though these divisions are not competitive. Race shirts are guaranteed for those registered by a specific date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
