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Lake Country Freedom 5K & 10K

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calendar_today 04 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

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


Races Offered

Freedom Kiddos 1K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — Freedom Kiddos 1K

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Type — Walking

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08:45

Freedom 10K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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09:00

Freedom 2 Mile Walk

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Walking

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09:00

Freedom 5K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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09:00

Freedom 5K Ruck

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Oconomowoc.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 17.6° / 27.6°
wb_sunny 18.1° / 28.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.1 /
water_drop 74.0%

About Oconomowoc

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Oconomowoc is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The name was derived from Coo-no-mo-wauk, the Potawatomi term for 'waterfall'. The population was 18,203 at the 2020 census. The city is partially adjacent to the Village of Lac La Belle and near the village of Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin.

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