Firecracker Four

Event Overview

Start your 4th of July with a bang by running the 48th edition of the Firecracker Four! A tradition for many to start the holiday with a 4 mile run OR a 1.4 mile walk through the neighborhoods of Hales Corners. Come join over 1200 of your family, friends, and neighbors for the post race celebration. We will have cookies, chocolate milk, and other refreshments. The Firecracker Four is just one of many events featured by the Hales Corners Fourth of July Committee. Come for the race and stay all day to enjoy the festivities!

Discount Offer

• Coupon Code: Use the coupon code: Military10 if you are active duty or a veteran for 10% off.
• Appreciation: We thank you for your service.

Important Links

• Guidelines: Please review the Badgerland Striders Race Policies and Guidelines.

Pre Race Registration

Until midnight on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM

• 4 mile: $35
• 4 miles kids under 12: $15
• 1.4 mile untimed fun run: $25
• 1.4 mile untimed fun run kids under 12: $15

Race Day: $40 for everyone! Registration available at Hales Corners Park (race shirt not guaranteed).

All registration is online. To simplify your pickup, please complete registration prior to arriving on site.

Packet Pick-Up Information

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up

• July 2nd: Performance Running Outfitters - Brookfield: 1:00 - 6:00 PM
• July 3rd: Hales Corners Pool House: Noon - 3:00 PM

Race Day Packet Pick-Up

6:45 AM - 7:45 AM at Hales Corners Park

Awards

4 mile: Trophies for overall male and female. Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in each age group M/F:

• Age Groups: 9 and under, 10-14: 15-19: 20-24: 25-29: 30-34: 35-39: 40-44: 45-49: 50-54: 55-59: 60-64: 65-69: 70-74: 75-79: 80 and over.

Volunteers

We love volunteers! All volunteers receive a race shirt, lots of appreciation, and many thank you's!

Race Date and Location

Date: July 4, 2026
Location: 5765 South New Berlin Road, Hales Corners, WI
URL: Firecracker Four Race Details