Firecracker Four
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 4 Mile Run · 1.4 Mile Untimed Fun Run · 4 Mile Run (Ages 12 and Under) & more
From the Organizer
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 Friday, July 3, 2026
- 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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hales Corners/Whitnall Park/Bo, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hales Corners, WI
Population
7,627
as of 2023
Elevation
792 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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26
Days to train
- Race
- Firecracker Four
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Firecracker Four?
- Firecracker Four is a running race held in Hales Corners, Wisconsin on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Firecracker Four?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Hales Corners, Wisconsin at 5765 South New Berlin Road, Hales Corners, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Firecracker Four?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Firecracker Four
Jul 4, 2026