About This Race

The Independence Day Run is a 4th of July celebration race held at Fox River Park in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The wooded trail course winds through forest canopy with elevation changes and offers Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, ruck, and free kids' distances. The event includes a post-race fresh fruit bar, custom woodle awards, and supports the Silver Circle Foundation.

Course & Race Day Details

Trail surface
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Trail Surface
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Race Swag
10K Ruck, Kids 1K Run, Half Marathon, Half Marathon - Early Start, 10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk, 5K Ruck: T-Shirt

Awards

Top overall male and female in each distance receive a custom award; top 3 male and female in 5-year age groups receive a custom woodle; every participant receives a magnet woodle finisher keepsake. Average Joe & Jane awards go to the mid-pack finishers.

Charity Beneficiary

Silver Circle Foundation, Inc.

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Race day packet pickup opens at 6:45 AM at the race site; bring your QR code (no need to print).

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Choose Your Distance

10K Ruck 10K
$42.50
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Kids 1K Run 1K
$0.00
Increases Jun 27
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Half Marathon Half Marathon
$55.00
Increases Jun 26
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Half Marathon - Early Start Half Marathon
$60.00
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10K 10K
$42.50
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5K Run 5K
$42.50
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5K Walk 5K
$42.50
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5K Ruck 5K
$42.50
Increases Jun 26
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