Changing A Destiny 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Independence Day Run 🏃‍♀️

Kick off your 4th of July celebrations with a burst of energy at the Independence Day Run! Whether you’re running, walking, or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, this patriotic event is the perfect way to celebrate freedom, fitness, and fun with friends and family.

Fox River Park offers a stunning natural setting with mature woodlands, wetlands, and a variety of wildflowers. It’s the perfect place to escape and feel like you’re in the northern woods of Wisconsin—without ever leaving Waukesha County.

Celebrate the spirit of freedom and independence with an unforgettable morning of fitness, fun, and community. Start your holiday on the right foot—literally!

Run, walk, or cheer… and let freedom ring! 🏅

📍 Important GPS Tip:

When navigating to Fox River Park, use the address, not the park name. Many GPS units may direct you to a different park!

Join us on Saturday, June 27th, at Eagle Village Park for the 11th Annual Hunger Hustle 5K! Since 2016 the Hunger Hustle 5K Run/Walk has been raising awareness of and donation for local food pantries! Our family friendly (fast and flat!) event features a 5K run/walk during the Kettle Moraine Days festival weekend.

Race Day Schedule:

7:15 - 8:45am, Bib/T-Shirt Pickup and Race Day Registration

9:00am 5K Start

10:00am 5K Awards

From March 1st - June 14th, registration for the the 5K (11 and older) is $28.00 and includes a guaranteed T-shirt. From June 15th until race time, registration will be $35.00, with no guarantee of a T-shirt. Kids 10 and under are $15.00

Race Day Notes:

You will receive your bib and T-Shirt upon check-in on race day morning.

Day-of registration is available, but will only be online at this registration platform.

Bring a non-perishable item on race day to be entered into a raffle for a prize. You will get one raffle ticket for each non-perishable item.

AGE GROUP AWARDS 9 and Under, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 +

Start your 4th of July with a bang by running the 48th edition of the Firecracker Four! A tradition for many to start the holiday with a 4 mile run OR a 1.4 mile walk through the neighborhoods of Hales Corners. Come join over 1200 of your family, friends, and neighbors for the post race celebration. We will have cookies, chocolate milk, and other refreshments. The Firecracker Four is just one of many events featured by the Hales Corners Fourth of July Committee. Come for the race and stay all day to enjoy the festivities!

Use the coupon code: Military10 if you are active duty or a veteran for 10% off. We thank you for your service.

Please review the Badgerland Striders Race Policies and Guidelines.

Pre Race Registration: until midnight on Thursday, July 3, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

• 4 mile: $35

• 4 miles kids under 12: $15

• 1.4 mile untimed fun run: $25

• 1.4 mile untimed fun run kids under 12: $15

Race Day: $40 for everyone! Registration available at Hales Corners Park (race shirt not guaranteed)

All registration is online. To simplify your pickup, please complete registration prior to arriving on site.

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up

July 2nd - Performance Running Outfitters - Brookfield: 1:00 - 6:00 PM

July 3rd - Hales Corners Pool House: Noon - 3:00 PM

Race Day Packet Pick-Up

6:45am - 7:45 am at Hales Corners Park

Awards:

4 mile: Trophies for overall male and female. Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in each age group M/F:

9 and under, 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 and over.

We love volunteers! All volunteers receive a race shirt, lots of appreciation, and many thank you's!