Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 103 W. Jefferson, Oconomowoc, WI
- Distance
- Freedom 25K · Freedom 5K · Freedom 5K Ruck & more
From the Organizer
Celebrate summer, community, and freedom at the Lake Country Freedom 5K/10K Run, Walk & Ruck in beautiful Oconomowoc, Wisconsin! Held during the city's 151st Hometown Celebration, this family-friendly event offers something for everyone—whether you're running for a personal best, walking with friends, or rucking in honor of our service members.
Choose between the 5K or 10K course, both showcasing scenic Lake Country views. Every participant receives a finisher’s medal, event t-shirt, and—true to American tradition—a hot dog at the finish line!
Join us for this patriotic celebration of fitness, fun, and community spirit.
Here's what awaits you:
👪Family friendly
🚶Walker friendly 2 mile option
🧒FREE kiddos 1K
🏃♀️ 5K & 10K run or Ruck options on a super flat and fast course
🌭FREE finisher hot dogs + fixins & sides
🏅Finisher woodles from Oconomowoc's very own Ridgeway Woodworks
🛹Make it a day and let the kids skate at the Ocon skatepark & splash pad!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, we have a distance for you!
103 W. Jefferson Roosevelt Park (S Main & E Forest) Oconomowoc, WI US 53066
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
61°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oconomowoc Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oconomowoc, WI
Population
18,385
as of 2023
Elevation
868 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 32 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 Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 103 W. Jefferson, Oconomowoc, WI
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K?
- Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K is a running race held in Oconomowoc, 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 Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin at 103 W. Jefferson, Oconomowoc, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K
Jul 4, 2026