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4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health

Fri July 4, 2025 Charlotte, NC 28209 US Directions

Events

4 Miler

$35 7:30AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT Price increases after March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Kids Mile

$15 8:30AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT Registration ends July 3, 2025 at 7:15am EDT

Place

4325 Barclay Downs Drive
Charlotte, NC US 28209

Description

Join us at the finish of the  4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health! Want more? New location, lots of FREE parking, a Recover Tank and awesome medals all to start the holiday off right! Hot dogs, COLD beer, LIVE Music, games and fun! 

Ready for even more?! We're doing a Costume Contest - top 3 fan favorites get Run For Your Life Gift Cards, a Hot Dog Easting contest and the winner get $100 CASH and BRAND NEW is a $1000 prize purse - Top 3 Male and Female are getting $250, $150 and $100 CASH! 

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Packet Pick Up:

On-Site RACE DAY Starting at 6:30 AM

Midtown: (901 S. Kings Drive) - Wednesday (7/3) 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Piper Glen: (6416 Rea Road)  - Wednesday (7/3) 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

University: (1816 E. Arbors Drive) - Wednesday (7/3) 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Parking:

Parking is available in the deck of the South Park Mall. 

Timing and Scoring:

The 4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health will be chip timed and all participant results are based on the time the individual runner crosses the start and finish lines, respectively. Results will be available as you cross the finish line.  Just scan the QR code on your bibs or at the finish line!

Bag Check:

There is no bag check service for this event.

Event Tank and Medal:

Participants are guaranteed (if registered by June 15th 2025) a tank and Finisher Medal! 

Age Group Divisions:

Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.

Awards Divisions:

The top 3 Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards. 

Age group and overall winners will be recognized at the post-event awards ceremony, to be held approximately 30 minutes after the first finisher. Unclaimed awards may be Run For Your Life, Midtown (901 S. Kings Drive) Please note, we do not ship unclaimed awards

Refunds and Transfers:

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. 

Time Limit:

1 hour 15 mins

Dogs:

Hey, we love us some dogs, too. However, for the safety of everyone participating, dogs are not allowed on the course.  

Strollers or Baby Joggers:

Bring ‘em! We appreciate you exposing the next generation of runners to the race day experience. Based on the number of entrants with strollers or baby joggers, we may give them a separate start time in the event. 

Medical Emergencies and First Aid:

Medical services at the start/finish line are provided by our partners at Novant Health. Should you experience an on-course emergency, alert an event volunteer and call 9-1-1. 

Water Stops and Porta-Potties:

There will be 1 (one) water stop along the course.  Porta-Potties will be available at the start/finish area. 

Inclement Weather Policy:

Events will be held rain or shine unless RunCharlotte in conjunction with our public safety and medical partners determine that conditions are unsafe. Cancellation due to inclement weather will not constitute a refund or transfer. Consistent with USA Track & Field protocols, RunCharlotte reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any or all portions of this event. 

 

 

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