Eight races over five months with a series ending championship. The races are held in Waukesha County and Wisconsin State Parks. All the races have 5K & 10K distances and four of the events have 1/2 marathon distances. Run/walk some or all of the races. Registration for the series includes a FREE entry into the Last Call 5K & 1/2 Marathon December 5, 2015.

INDEPENDENCE DAY RUN - FOX RIVER PARK

Saturday July 4, 2015

Course Description

The start is a traditional cross country start with the entire field toeing the line. At the gun, runners cross an open field before heading out on the trail system. Over 90% of the race is through the Park's forests. This course has narrower trails but are groomed year round. At the finish, runners leave the trail for the last open field sprint to the finish line. The 5K is one loop and the 10K is two loops.

Location

FOX RIVER PARK

W264 S4500 River Road

Waukesha, WI 53189

About Fox River Park
About Waukesha Country Park System

Spikes are permitted.

Schedule

6:30 Packet pick up & race day registration
7:30 Race day registration closes
8:00 Race start
9:15 awards

Awards

Medals for 1st - 3rd male & female with 5 year age brackets.

T-Shirts

All runners who register by June 30 will receive a custom WTA - Independence Day dri wick, gender specific shirt. When registering, you can opt out of a shirt and save $5.00. Shirts will not be available for runners registered after June 29 @ noon.

Packet Pick Up

Packets can be picked up race day at the event.

Directions

From Milwaukee

Interstate 94 W

Take exit 297 to merge onto US-18 W/WI-164 S/E Moreland Blvd

Turn left onto WI-164 S/East-Side Bypass/Les Paul Pkwy

Continue to follow WI-164 S/Les Paul Pkwy

Turn left onto WI-164 S/Chinook Pass/S East Ave

Continue to follow WI-164 S

Turn right onto Lawnsdale Rd/Waukesha I

Turn left onto River Rd/Waukesha I

Destination will be on the right

Parking

Parking is available at the park.

Park Fee

There is a $4.00 entry fee per car or you can purchase a Waukesha County Park annual sticker. For information about purchasing a ticket see the Waukesha Country Parks website.

Weather / Refund

The event will be held rain, shine, snow or sleet unless sever 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, LLC has a NO REFUND policy.

Volunteers

We need volunteers for everything from good bag stuffing to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. Please contact us atracedirector@silvercirclesportsevents.com for more information.