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Lake Country Freedom 5K & 10K
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
🐶Dog friendly event
🛹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
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 5th
Where: Roosevelt Park (Jefferson St.)
8:00am Packet pickup
8:45am Kiddos 1K
9:00am 5K & 10K start
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
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
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. 🏃♂️✨
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. We now offer it at all Chilly Willy Events!
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
The shirts are cotton and those registered by noon, June 20th, are guaranteed a custom race shirt. After that, shirts be available while on line supplies last. Any extra shirts will be distributed after the race on a first come first serve basis.
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! 😄🌭
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.
Average Joe & Jane Awards
The Average Joe & Jane Awards are back for the Chilly Willy Winter Run Series 5K Runs and are presented to the male and female runner who finished in the exact middle of all runners. Winners will receive a t-shirt and custom medal, must be present to win!
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!
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 2 aid stations on course. One will be at Oconomowoc Parkway and the trail where all runners ruckers will pass by twice. The second one will be at Silver Cedar and the trail where 10K runners /ruckers will pass twice. There will also be an aid station at the finish line. All aid stations will have water and Gatorade.
Stay hydrated and keep going strong! 💧💪
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, & managed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC. 🎉
Your time will start when you cross the start line, and stops when you cross the finish line.
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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