44th Annual Milton Optimist Independence Day 10K Run/5K Walk/1 Mile Run
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Milton, Wisconsin
- Price $11.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 44th Annual Milton Optimist Independence Day 10K Run, 5K Walk, and 1 Mile Run on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in Milton, Wisconsin! This vibrant event kicks off the Fourth of July holiday with a fantastic race day atmosphere, offering participants a choice between a competitive 10K run, a leisurely 5K walk, or a fun 1 mile run. The 10K run features a scenic out-and-back course along picturesque country roads with a few rolling hills, while the 5K walk meanders through the shaded Ice Age trail. The 1 mile run promises an exciting finish with a steep downhill on residential streets.
Join fellow runners and walkers at Milton High School for pre-registration and packet pickup between 7:00 and 7:45 AM, or register on race day for just $20. The 10K run and 5K walk kick off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1 mile run at 8:05 AM. With awards for the top male and female finishers in both the 10K and 1 mile run, as well as age group accolades for all races
Join fellow runners and walkers at Milton High School for pre-registration and packet pickup between 7:00 and 7:45 AM, or register on race day for just $20. The 10K run and 5K walk kick off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1 mile run at 8:05 AM. With awards for the top male and female finishers in both the 10K and 1 mile run, as well as age group accolades for all races
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A RACE DAY TO KICK OFF THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY IN MILTON, WISCONSIN! SPONSORED BY THE MILTON OPTIMIST CLUB, YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM A 10K RUN, A 5K WALK, OR A 1 MILE RUN. PROCEEDS STAY LOCAL TO HELP SPONSOR YOUTH-CENTERED SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS!
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICKUP: JULY 4TH, 7:00 -7:45 AM, MILTON HIGH SCHOOL EVENT ENTRANCE. YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER DAY OF RACE AT THIS TIME FOR $20.
RACE START TIMES: 8:00 AM FOR 10K RUN AND 5K WALK, 8:05 FOR 1 MILE RUN
* 10k run follows an out and back course on country roads with a few rolling hills.** Three water stations are provided on the 10k route.
* 5k walk starts on the 10k route, but then follows the shaded Ice Age trail out and back before rejoining the 10k runners in the home stretch. You may run the 5K if you wish, but it is non-competitive. There is one water station on the 5k walk route.
* 1 mile run is located on residential streets with a steep downhill at the finish.
_ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION. **ANYONE COMPETING IN THE 10K MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OLD ON RACE DAY, OR RECEIVE SPECIFIC PERMISSION FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR. _
AWARDS: FIRST PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN BOTH THE 10K AND 1 MILE RUNS. 5K WALK IS NON-COMPETITIVE, BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO RUN IT IF DESIRED. AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR FIRST THROUGH FIFTH PLACE IN EACH AGE CATEGORY AS FOLLOWS:
MILE: 10 AND UNDER, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
10K: 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICKUP: JULY 4TH, 7:00 -7:45 AM, MILTON HIGH SCHOOL EVENT ENTRANCE. YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER DAY OF RACE AT THIS TIME FOR $20.
RACE START TIMES: 8:00 AM FOR 10K RUN AND 5K WALK, 8:05 FOR 1 MILE RUN
* 10k run follows an out and back course on country roads with a few rolling hills.** Three water stations are provided on the 10k route.
* 5k walk starts on the 10k route, but then follows the shaded Ice Age trail out and back before rejoining the 10k runners in the home stretch. You may run the 5K if you wish, but it is non-competitive. There is one water station on the 5k walk route.
* 1 mile run is located on residential streets with a steep downhill at the finish.
_ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION. **ANYONE COMPETING IN THE 10K MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OLD ON RACE DAY, OR RECEIVE SPECIFIC PERMISSION FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR. _
AWARDS: FIRST PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN BOTH THE 10K AND 1 MILE RUNS. 5K WALK IS NON-COMPETITIVE, BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO RUN IT IF DESIRED. AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR FIRST THROUGH FIFTH PLACE IN EACH AGE CATEGORY AS FOLLOWS:
MILE: 10 AND UNDER, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
10K: 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Races
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10K Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$11.60
10k run follows an out and back course on country roads with a few rolling hills. Three water stations are provided on the 10k route. Race starts in front of Milton High School. Course closes by 9:30 am, so please plan accordingly. Online registration closes on June 29th, and price will increase to $20.00 thereafter. -
5K Walk
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$11.60
5k walk starts on the 10k route, but then follows the shaded Ice Age trail out and back before rejoining the 10k runners in the home stretch. You are welcome to run the 5K, but it is non-competitive. There is one water station on the 5k walk route. Walk starts in front of Milton High School. Course closes by 9:30 am, so please plan your entry accordingly. Online registration closes on June 29th, and price will increase to $20.00 thereafter. -
1 Mile Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:05AM CDT)
$11.60
1 mile run is located on residential streets with a steep downhill at the finish. Race starts close to the front parking lot of Milton High School. Online registration closes on June 29th, and price will increase to $20.00 thereafter.
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