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! Use the coupon code: Military10 if you are active duty or a veteran for 10% off. We thank you for your service. Please review the Badgerland Striders Race Policies and Guidelines. Pre Race Registration : until midnight on Friday, July 3, 2026 @ 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 r
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Hales Corners, WI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
