Milton Optimist Independence Day 10K Run
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Event overview
The 43rd Annual Milton Optimist Independence Day race is scheduled for July 4, 2026 in Milton, Wisconsin. The event is sponsored by the Milton Optimist Club and takes place at Milton High School, 114 West High Street. Proceeds support local youth-centered school and community projects. Entry for each event is listed at $10; day-of registration is available for $20. Pre-registration packet pickup is on July 4 at the Milton High School event entrance.
Distances
- 10K run
- 5K walk
- 1 Mile run
Course, rules and awards
The 10K follows an out-and-back course on country roads with a few rolling hills and includes three water stations. The 5K walk begins on the 10K route, follows the shaded Ice Age Trail out and back, then rejoins the 10K route; it has one water station and is designated non-competitive, though participants may run it. The 1 Mile run is on residential streets and features a steep downhill at the finish.
All participants under 18 must have parent or guardian permission. Competitors in the 10K must be at least 13 years old on race day or have specific permission from the race director. Awards include overall first place male and female in both the 10K and 1 Mile, plus age-group awards (first through fifth) in the listed age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
