Independence Day Run
About this race
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!
Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon
Half Marathon - Early Start
10K
5K Run
5K Ruck
10K Ruck
Kids 1K Run
Walking
5K Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Waukesha, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:15 AM and sets at 8:36 PM local time (CDT) in Waukesha on June 27, 2026 — 15h 20m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Independence Day Run
292 finishers across 5 distances · leading places in the Half Marathon
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Hamel | 1:37:01 | 7:24 /mi |
| 2 | Kevin Moser | 1:41:40 | 7:46 /mi |
| 3 | Thomas Schroeder | 1:45:26 | 8:03 /mi |
| 4 | Dan Campbell | 1:48:18 | 8:16 /mi |
| 5 | Kyle McNamara | 1:49:38 | 8:22 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Waukesha
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Tombstone Trot
Last Call 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon
Warrior 5K & 8K...Through The Park
Jingle Bell 5K Hustle & 1K Dash
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Waukesha
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Waukesha 5K Races 7 races
- 10K Run Events in Waukesha 5 races
- Waukesha Half Marathons 5 races
- Waukesha Running Calendar 2026 9 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Waukesha events
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