Events
Race Week Update
Updated schedule
Where: Roosevelt Park (Jefferson St.)
8:00am Packet pickup
8:45am Kiddos 1K
9:00am 25K & 10K start
9:10am 5K & walks start NEW TIME
Thank you, and we’ll see you Saturday at Roosevelt Park!
Celebrate summer, community, and freedom at the Lake Country Freedom 5K, 10K & 25K in beautiful Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking with friends, rucking with purpose, or taking on the 25K, this patriotic July 4th event has a distance for everyone.
Choose from the 5K, 10K, or 25K course, each showcasing scenic Lake Country views. Participants receive a finisher woodle, event shirt, and — true to American tradition — a hot dog at the finish line.
Join us for a patriotic celebration of fitness, family fun, and community spirit.
Why You’ll Love It:
🎉 Patriotic July 4th race in Oconomowoc
🏃 5K, 10K, 25K, 5K Ruck, 2 Mile Walk, and free Kiddos 1K
🌭 Free finisher hot dogs with fixin’s
🏅 Handcrafted finisher woodles from Ridgeway Woodworks
⚡ Flat, fast course on the Lake Country Trail
👨👩👧 Family-friendly start and finish at Roosevelt Park
🛹 Make it a day — let the kids enjoy the Oconomowoc Skatepark & Splash Pad after the race!
Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker, first-time rucker, or just here for the hot dog, we have a distance for you.
Course Information
All the races start at Roosevelt Park along Jefferson St. and then head onto the Lake Country Trail. The trail is paved and super flat with very limited elevation change.
Kiddos 1K | 5K Course map | 10K Course map
25K Course
10K Course X 2
5K Course X 1
Designed with speed in mind, this super-flat course is perfect for runners looking to chase a new PR or enjoy a smooth, scenic run. 🏃♂️✨
Finisher Hot Dogs + Fixins & Sides! 🌭
#TeamSCSE will be serving up hot dogs with all the fixins & sides for all runners!
Bring the entire family — we’ve got a distance for everyone!
Fixins include:
🍅 Ketchup
🌭 Mustard
🧅 Onions
🌶️ Jalapeños
🥣 Baked Beans
🥔 Chips
Because nothing says “great race” like a victory hot dog! 😄🌭
Finisher Woodles & Awards
🏆 Overall Awards
The top overall male and female runners in each distance will receive a custom award provided by our partner, Ridgeway Woodworks.
🥇 Age Group Awards
The top 3 male and female finishers in 5-year age groups will receive a custom woodle. Age groups start at 0-14, then continue in 5-year increments.
🎉 Finisher Woodles
Every participant will receive a woodle crafted by Ridgeway Woodworks as a special keepsake!
🏅 Miss Your Medal?
If you missed picking up your medal, here’s how to get it.
Celebrate your achievement and take home something special!
Average Joe & Jane Awards
You don’t have to be the fastest to win something around here. The Average Joe & Jane Awards celebrate the male and female runners who finish exactly in the middle of the pack — the true heartbeat of the race.
Winners will receive a custom medal and event t-shirt. You must be present to win, because apparently we do require you to stick around for your moment of perfectly average greatness.
Schedule
PLEASE BRING YOUR QR CODE WITH YOU!
You do not need to print it. We will need to scan the QR code on the receipt, though, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library.
When: Saturday, July 4th
Where: Roosevelt Park (Jefferson St.)
8:00am Packet pickup
8:45am Kiddos 1K
9:00am 25K & 10K start
9:10am 5K & walks start NEW TIME
Picking up more than one packet
If you are picking up for more than a couple people, please do the following:
1. Put all of their QR codes on one sheet of paper OR
2. Write all of their names on one sheet of paper (last name, first name, tshirt).
That will make your life a whole lot easier when you go to hand out the info to your team.
Packet Pickup FAQ
Can I pick up another person's packet? Yes
Do I need an ID? Do pigs fly? Nope
Can I register at packet pickup? Yep
Can I pick up my packet race day? Yep
Can I transfer my race to someone else before the race? Yep
FREE Kiddos 1K
Bring the kiddos out for the Kiddos 1K. All kids will get a bib just like Mom & Dad and they get a SCSE finisher medal. The race is FREE for the kiddos if Mom or Dad are registered. Sorry no shirts for the kiddos and the race is really intended for kids under 10.
What is rucking?
Rucking is a physical activity that involves walking or hiking with a weighted backpack (called a rucksack). The term comes from the military, where soldiers train and operate carrying heavy loads over long distances. In civilian fitness and recreation, rucking is gaining popularity as a versatile and low-impact workout.
More information about rucking.
Although the Ruck Divisions are timed, it’s not competitive, and there are no age group awards. However, ruckers will still receive a finisher woodle!
Walkers Welcome
Walkers and families are welcome to participate! We ask that all walkers stay to the right of the road so runners can pass on the left.
T-shirts
Race shirts are cotton. Participants registered by noon on June 20 are guaranteed a custom race shirt. After that, shirts will be available while online supplies last. Any remaining shirts will be distributed after the race on a first-come, first-served basis.
I Want To...
How to Transfer, Defer, Change Shirt Size, or Change Distances
Follow these steps to make changes to your race registration:
- Go to RunSignUp.com and log in to your account.
- Select your Profile.
- Scroll down to the race you wish to modify.
- Click on "Manage Registration".
- Choose from the available options in the menu, including:
- Transfers (to another participant or race)
- Change Shirt Size
- Modify Team
- Change Distances
- Resend Confirmation/QR Code
- Deferrals
Make your adjustments quickly and easily online! 😊
Aid Stations
There will be two aid stations on the course, plus an aid station at the finish line.
All aid stations will have water and Gatorade.
Stay hydrated and keep moving. Heat does not care about your PR. Rude, but true. 💧💪
On-Course Aid Station Locations:
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Oconomowoc Parkway & Lake Country Trail
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Silver Cedar Dr & Lake Country Trail
Volunteer Opportunities
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with everything from aid station support to course marshaling. Your assistance makes these events possible, and we’d greatly appreciate your help!
Volunteer Perks:
All volunteers will receive a free entry to a future race as a thank-you for their time and support.
How to Volunteer:
- Click the Volunteer link in the menu above to sign up.
- For more details on volunteering, click here.
To request your free entry, simply visit our volunteer website!
Partner with Us for Your Workplace Wellness Program!
Let us support your workplace wellness initiatives and make it easy to get your team involved.
- Reach Out: Share your workplace information with us.
- Custom Code: We'll create a unique discount code for your wellness members to use during registration. The code can waive or reduce the registration fee based on the discount your program offers.
- Post-Race Invoice: The day after the race, we’ll send you an invoice for the discounted registrations, which can be conveniently paid online.
It’s that simple! Let’s work together to promote health and wellness in your workplace.
Pets
We’re sorry, but pets are not allowed due to municipal ordinance. 🐾 Thank you for your understanding!
Insurance
We get it—life happens! That’s why we recommend purchasing event insurance during checkout.
What is RegShield Insurance?
Race insurance, provided by RegShield (a FanShield product), offers peace of mind by reimbursing the registration cost if you’re unable to attend due to covered reasons, including:
- Accident
- Illness
- Family emergency
RegShield is a third-party provider. For any questions related to your plan, contact FanShield:
📧 help@fanshield.com
📞 1-844-849-4827 EXT. 1
SCSE Wants to Help You Save! 💰🏃♂️
At Silver Circle Sports Events, we love rewarding our runners! Now, you can earn money back on your registration just by inviting your friends to join you at the race.
Here’s how it works:
✅ At Checkout – After registering, you'll have the option to share your unique referral link on Facebook.
✅ Email Confirmation – Your registration receipt will include a personal referral link that you can forward to friends.
✅ Earn Rewards – For every 5 friends who register using your link, you’ll receive $20 back on your registration—it’s that easy!
More friends, more savings! 🎉 Whether you’re running, walking, or just in it for the post-race snacks, why not bring your crew along and get rewarded?
Start saving today—register now! 🏃♀️
Silver Circle Sports Events
This event is proudly produced, timed, and managed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC. 🎉
That means we handle the cones, clocks, course signs, finish line, results, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos so you can simply show up, run, walk, ruck, cheer, eat a hot dog, and pretend you trained more than you did. Our goal is to create a safe, fun, well-organized race-day experience for every participant.
Silver Circle Foundation, Inc 501(c)3 is dedicated to supporting the needs of our firefighters, police officers, veterans, and troops serving overseas through charitable giving, care packages, and fundraising.
Weather / Refund Policy
Refunds are not permitted for any reason.
The event will be held unless severe weather occurs. In the event of severe weather, the race director may delay or cancel the event. If the event is canceled, there will be no refunds. Silver Circle Sports Events has a NO REFUND policy.
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