According to Running USA, the 4th of July is the second most popular day for road racing. Below are a few local races to get in on the action over the holiday weekend!
New Berlin National Dash
What: 5k Run/Walk; 2-mile Run/Walk
When: Saturday, July 2 @8am
Where: Malone Park, 16400 West Al Stigler Parkway
Cost: $25 for the 5k or 2-mile
Details: New course for this year’s race; Age group awards
2015 Overall Winners: Jeff Metler (15:28); Brittany Kozlowski (18:40)
http://www.newberlinjuniors.org/national-dash.html
Independence Day Run
What: 5k and 10k Run/Walk
When: Saturday, July 2 @8am
Where: Fox River Park, W264 S4500 River Road, Waukesha
Cost: $40
Details: Part of the Wisconsin Trail Assail Running Series; Overall and age group awards
Website: http://www.silvercirclesportsevents.com/independence-day-run-fox-river-park
Kenosha Firecracker Run
What: 5k and 10k Run/Walk
When: Sunday, July 3 @8:30am
Where: Kenosha Library Park 5947 7th Avenue, Kenosha
Cost: $30
Details: Overall and age group awards
2015 5k Overall Winners: Kevin Ryan (16:17); Amy Sichmeller (21:16)
2015 10k Overall Winners: Ryne Scopp (34:29); Leslie Ruffalo (39:49)
Website: http://kenoshaymca.org/special-events/firecracker-run/
Dennis Krzykowski 5k
What: 5k Run/Walk
When: Monday, July 4 @7:30am
Where: Cedar Creek Park, Portland Road, Cedarburg
Cost: $25
Details: Post-race awards and door prizes
2015 Overall Winners: Jack O’Neil (17:20); Taylor Miller (20:13)
Badgerland Striders Firecracker Four
What: 4-mile Run/Walk + 1.7-mile Community Fun Run
When: Monday, July 4 @8am
Where: Hales Corners Park, 5675 South New Berlin Road
Cost: $25 for the 4-mile Run/Walk; $20 for the 1.7-mile Fun Run
Details: Overall and age group awards
2015 Overall Winners: Bill Prom (20:40); Priscilla Schultz (23:52)
Website: http://www.badgerlandstriders.org/home/Races/FirecrackerFour.htm
River City 4th Fest 5k
What: 5k Run/Walk
When: Monday, July 4 @8am
Where: Whitford Park, 625 N River Road, Waterford
Cost: $25
Details: Overall, masters and age group awards
2015 Overall Winners: Ryan Hopper (16:31); Jessica Monson (17:05)
Website: http://chamber.waterford-wi.org/events/details/river-city-4th-fest-5k-run-07-04-2016-670
Share time! Where are you racing this weekend?
Keep Running MKE – you’re doing great!