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Lake Country Freedom 5K & 10K

July 5, 2025 Oconomowoc, WI 53066 US

Events

Run

Freedom 5K

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after June 14, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Ruck

Freedom 5K Ruck

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after June 14, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Run

Freedom 10K

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after June 14, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Ruck

Freedom 10K Ruck

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after June 14, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Walker Friendly!

Freedom 2 Mile Walk

$37.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after June 14, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
FREE Kiddos Run

Freedom Kiddos 1K

$0 8:45AM CDT Registration ends July 5, 2025 at 11:59am CDT

Location

103 W. Jefferson
Roosevelt Park (S Main & E Forest)
Oconomowoc, WI 53066 US View Location on Map


Information

Celebrate Freedom with the Lake Country Freedom 5K/10K!
Celebrate America's birthday in style with a fast and flat 5K or 10K! Join us on July 5th for the Lake Country Freedom 5K/10K.

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!


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


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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.

Course Maps

Kiddos 1K | 5K Course map | 10K Course map

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.


T-shirts

The shirts are cotton and those registered by noon, June 13th,  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. 

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Finisher Hot Dogs + Fixins & Sides!

#TeamSCSE will be providing hot dogs + fixins & sides for all runners! You can find the hot dogs near the finish line. Bring the entire family! We have a distance for everyone.


Awards

Overall Male & Female will receive a custom Ridgeway Woodworks overall woodle award. Top 3 male & female finishers in 5 year age groups will receive a custom woodle. All finishers will receive a custom Lake Country Freedom 5K/10K Finisher woodle.


Kids 1K Race For Free

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.

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Volunteers

We need volunteers for everything from aid stations to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance.  All volunteers can run a future race at no charge.

Register to volunteer HERE.


Charity Partner

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.

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Timing

The race is chip timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line, and stops when you cross the finish line.

How to wear your bib.


SCSE Wants To Save You Money

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! 


How to transfer, defer, change shirt sizes and change distances

  • Login into RunSignUp.com
  • Select your Profile.
  • Scroll down to the race you would like to modify.
  • Select "Manage Registration".
  • All of your options will be listed in the menu.
    *Deferrals must be completed 10 days prior to event.

Workplace Wellness Program Partnerships

Are you involved with a workplace wellness program? We’d love to help!

Here’s how it works:

  • Contact us with your workplace information.
  • We will create a code for your wellness members to use at registration checkout that will waive or discount the registration fee. You can offer any discount amount your workplace wellness program allows.
  • The day after the race, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.
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Silver Circle Sports Events

This event is owned by Silver Circle Foundation, Inc 501(c)3, and managed at no charge by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC.

Need help with an event?  Contact us HERE.


Race 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

Need Help with Insurance?
RegShield is a third-party provider. For any questions related to your plan, contact FanShield:
📧 help@fanshield.com
📞 1-844-849-4827 EXT. 1

The RegShield premium in the United States, including processing fees is:
  • $2.99 for registrations up to $24.99
  • $3.99 for registrations between $25.00 and $49.23
  • 8.1% of the registration fee for anything above $49.23
  • Plus related taxes and fees by state

Disclaimer
Actual coverage to the end consumers may vary with the specific insurance policy document only and this is for informational value only.


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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