Fox Firecracker 5K 2027 — Kaukauna, WI

Date
July 4, 2027
Location
Kaukauna, WI
Venue
100 Crooks Ave
Start Time
7:40 AM
Sunrise
5:14 AM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $40.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, Kids 1/4 mi run (Untimed), Virtual 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Fox Firecracker 5K starts at 7:40 AM on July 4, 2027, at 100 Crooks Ave in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. The event offers a 1 mile distance and a 5 mile distance. Entry prices range from $5.00 to $40.00.

From the Race Organizer
Please complete your registration prior to arriving on site to pick up your race bib. (All registration will be online again this year, your pickup process will go quickest if you complete your registration prior to arrival.) The Fox Firecracker 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run held in Kaukauna is a family-friendly yet competitive event. The UW-Madison Marching Band kicks things off at 7:30am. At 7:40am, the 1/4-mile Kids Run begins. Then at 8am, the 5K participants will take to the streets of downtown Kaukauna and enjoy the views of the Kaukauna Library and the Fox River. Every finisher will receive a Finisher Medal and an American flag! Fourth of July celebration complete with music by the UW-Madison Marching Band, apple pie and much more. Come and celebrate July 4th in style with us. Virtual Runners - Submitting Your Result Beginning July 4th you will be able to submit your time. To submit your virtual time, click on the results link. (Note: link will not work and you cannot submit a result prior to July 4) By your name, click EDIT TIME. You can submit results from July 4 - July 8. Final results will be available at the same link July 9. Virtual participants will not be eligible for any awards.

Course & Travel Notes

Appleton International Airport (ATW) is 12.1 miles from the Fox Firecracker 5K venue in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. The race takes place at 741 ft elevation with a 7:40 AM start time, which is after the 5:15 AM sunrise. July typically brings average highs of 82°F and average lows of 61°F in the area, with measurable precipitation occurring on 36% of days.

⛰️ 741 ft elevation☀️ Typically 82°F / 61°F · 36% chance of rain✈️ Appleton International Airport (ATW) — 12.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Fox Firecracker 5K 2027 — Kaukauna, WI?

Fox Firecracker 5K 2027 — Kaukauna, WI takes place on July 4, 2027. The race is held in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

Where is Fox Firecracker 5K 2027 — Kaukauna, WI held?

Fox Firecracker 5K 2027 — Kaukauna, WI is held at 100 Crooks Ave in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

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