Independence Day Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- FOX RIVER PARK, Waukesha, WI
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon - Early Start · 10K & more
From the Organizer
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!
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
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waukesha Wwtp.
Host City
About Waukesha, WI
Population
70,779
as of 2023
Elevation
797 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Independence Day Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Independence Day Run?
- Independence Day Run is a running race held in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 27, 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 Independence Day Run?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Waukesha, Wisconsin at FOX RIVER PARK, Waukesha, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Independence Day Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Independence Day Run
Jun 27, 2026