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Date:
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location:
711 59th Place
Kenosha, Wisconsin
53140
United States
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1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

Race Start Times: 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Race will begin at 8:30am

Race Location: Kenosha Library Park 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI 53140

Parking: Public parking lots and on-street parking. Please follow all posted signs and do not park in unauthorized lots, because you will be towed.

Race Course: This closed race course is USATF certified and runs along Kenosha’s scenic lake front harbor and historic district with 3 water stations for runner safety. Race guidelines on back. For a detailed course* map please visit: www.kenoshaymca.org/specialevents/firecracker

Race Timing: ONLY THE 5K IS CHIP TIMED. The chip is located on the bib. To ensure the most accurate time the bibs must be worn front and center on your t-shirt.

Race SWAG: T-shirts & participant medals to the first 600 entrants, sorry size cannot be guaranteed. Size preferences will be given in order of registration date, so register early!

Prices are for both races, regardless of age.

Pre-registration (Online ONLY)

  • $23 March 1st-31st (Early Bird)

  • $28 April 1st-April 30th

  • $33 May 1st - May 31st

  • $38 June 1st - June 25th

  • No registration on June 27th

"Last Chance" Registration is $48 (in person at the Kenosha YMCA only) on Saturday June 27th 9am-2pm. No Race Day Registration

Race entry fees are non-refundable.

Packet Pick-up Options:

  • Saturday, June 27th from 9:00am - 2:00pm at the Kenosha YMCA (7101 53rd St., Kenosha, WI, 53144) OR

  • Sunday, June 28th (Race Day), 7:00-8:00am in Library Park. (711 59th Pl., Kenosha, WI 53140)

Awards: Awards Ceremony: Held immediately after the race. Awards for 5K ONLY. Trophies awarded to the male & female winner. Award Medals to top 3 male/female in both races for 14 & under, 5 year age groups, and 80+. Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Finisher medals will be available at the Finish Line after the Race. Awards will not be mailed out; they will be available for pick-up at the Kenosha Y Member Service Desk until Sunday, July 14th.

Results: No more waiting for results; runners will be able to see live posted results online! Results URL will be provided the day of the race. Individual results will also be posted online at www.kenoshaymca.org (after race completion). Overall results are printed in the Kenosha News

This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.

Other Accommodations: Contact Kenosha Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800.654.7309 or www.visitkenosha.com.

Additional Information: Visit www.kenoshaymca.org or call 262.654.9622 ext. 235.

GENERAL RACE GUIDELINES:

  1. All race decisions of the Firecracker officials prevail on event day.

  2. All Runners age 10 and under must be accompanied by a registered "Running Buddy."

  3. Runners must wear their bib numbers on front of their bodies.

  4. For your safety, headsets and ear buds are highly discouraged.

  5. No bicycles, roller-skates/blades or skateboards. Baby strollers allowed in 5K and 1 Mile and must stay behind runners; please no dogs.

  6. No unauthorized assistance or unsportsmanlike conduct. No foul, harsh, argumentative language or actions directed at officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes.

  7. Each participant should be checked by a physician prior to competing, as stated in waiver form.

  8. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed in the park.

  9. Participants are responsible for following the course and all directional signage & arrows provided to them, any deviation from the course disqualifies you from award categories.

  10. RACE DAY WEATHER POLICY: While we realize that each participant has made a tremendous commitment, the primary goal of the Kenosha YMCA is to ensure a safe event. Therefore, YMCA staff will make decisions regarding race cancellation/modifications based on the safety of all that are involved, including the runners, volunteers, spectators and the community. Specifically, the Y reserves the right to cancel or to modify the race if deemed necessary to protect runners, volunteers, spectators and the community. These conditions will be recognized as unforeseeable acts. Since the staging of the race results in substantial up-front expenses regardless of whether or not the race is completed, cancellation or modification of the race will not result in the refunding of race entry fees or future race credits. However, should the race be canceled you will receive a donation acknowledgment from the Kenosha YMCA allowing you to claim your entry fee as a donation, to the full extent that the law

allows. SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCLUDE: Thunderstorms, Lightning, Extreme Heat & Humidity, High Winds, Heavy Rain, and/or poor air quality. BEFORE THE EVENT: If severe weather conditions or the potential for severe weather conditions exist prior to the event, please listen to local media outlets. In addition, information will be posted on the Kenosha YMCA website (kenoshaymca.org) and Facebook page.

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