LITTLE FIRECRACKER KIDS FUN RUN

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?:

The Little Firecracker’s Run is for kids ages 5 years and younger. Parents, you are very welcome to join your child during the run, too! 

 

DISTANCE:

The Little Firecracker Run is approximately 250 yards. Fun fact: A quarter mile is about 440 so this is just over 1/8th of a mile. 

 

WHEN:

Monday, July 4th 

 

TIME:

7:10 am (Before the 4 kilometer run & 4 mile run)

 

WHERE:

The run will start at the far west end of the parking lot just east of State Line and end at the Ward Parkway Pavilion located in the SW corner of the Ward Parkway Center in KCMO.

ENTRY FEE (PER CHILD)

DISTANCE

EARLY BIRD

1/1- 3/1

REGULAR

3/2-5/1

LATE

5/2-6/26

RACE WEEK

6/27-7/3

RACE DAY

7/4
Kids Fun Run $12 $12 $17 $17 $20
Participants in the 2024 Ward Parkway Four on the 4th receive the following amenities included in their registration fee; 
  • High Quality Short Sleeve T-shirt
  • Finisher Medal
  • Root Beer Floats
  • Post Race Festival 
  • Ample Parking at Ward Parkway Center 
  • Pre-Race Packet Pick Up
  • Garmin Smart Pacer Teams on the course. 
All runners are guaranteed Four on the 4th shirt if you register before June 7th. If the shirt size you choose does not fit, you can exchange it after the race starts in the packet pickup area.

 

EARLY PACKET PICK UP:

July 3rd, 12:30PM to 4:30PM at Fleet Feet, Ward Parkway Center
8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:

July 4th, Race Morning 6 AM to 7:30 AM Ward Parkway Center Pavilion
8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
*You can pick up packets for other participants as long as know you’re picking up.

Concierge Pick-Up for Groups:

Save time and have your shirts and bib numbers pulled before you arrive! Email each group members first and last name to runnersedgeracing@gmail.com by 9pm on July 2nd and we will package them together for easy pick-up.

When you arrive at packet pickup, look for the concierge station,  DO NOT GO TO THE COMPUTERS! 

  • 6:00 -7:25 AM:
    Packet pick-up and race day registration (please arrive at least 30 min early if you\’re registering)
  • 7:10 AM:
    The Little Firecracker Kids Fun Run
  • 7:20 AM:
    The National Anthem
  • 7:25 AM:
    Group Warm Up
  • 7:30 AM:
    Run Begins
  • 7:45 AM:
    Post Race Festivities Begin
  • 8:30 AM:
    Awards Ceremony
Park in the parking garage, north parking lots, and the overflow lot on the west side of State Line Rd, across from Ward Parkway Center. THE PARKING TO THE EAST OF WARD PARKWAY IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, DO NOT PARK THERE FOR 2024. 

 

Participants will be timed using disposable chip timing. The timing chip is attached to the back of your bib number and should attach like this. Your time will begin when you cross the starting line.
 
Results are posted here!
Sign up HERE to results texted you immediately.
Look for the photo op area where you will find a backdrop, inflatables, and Uncle Sam! Post your photos on social media and tag us or us  the hash tag #4on4kc.
 
Pictures from the event will be posted 24 hours after the race! Photos will be posted here
 

image of a family at the backdrop taking a photo for ward parkway four on the fourth, backdrop is a blue and red with the event logo and "happy independence day"

All participants will receive a finisher’s medal upon completion the race. Awards will given to top four male and female finishers overall, as well as top four finishers in the following age groups:
 
  • 14 & under
  • 15-19
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70-74
  • 75-80
  • 80+
The Awards Table is located within the Finish Line Festival area close to the DJ and Results Tent. First check your results at Results Kiosk. If you placed in top 4 overall or in your age group, come to the Awards Tent to claim your award. If you need to leave before awards are announced, we are happy give you award early. Don’t even have time for that? Friends can pick up awards for you. Runners unable to pick up their award at the race should email runnersedgeracing@gmail.com to make arrangements on picking up your award.
If your little one is not feeling well or you’re unable to make the race for any reason and need to change their in-person registration to a virtual runner, please email runnersedgeracing@gmail.com as soon as possible to let us know so we can switch their registration.
 
A virtual participant will still get the medal & goodie bag and can run the 250 yards at any time and any place.
Registration fees are not refundable under any circumstance. Race registrations can be transferred to another participant or to another distance. Save your login so you can do this yourself.
Registrations cannot be transferred to another year or another race.
The race director reserves the right to modify or cancel the race or course for safety concerns, road condition, permit concerns, natural disasters, or a pandemic. Each athlete must accept this risk of their paid entry fee. Registration fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting in advance of the race date, including course preparation, race supplies, permits, and administration. Every effort will be made to produce a fair and safe event for all participants. Any decision made that impacts the race date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety, sustainability, and manageability.
If you want to be guaranteed refund, purchase race insurance for yourself. Travel insurance companies will cover your race registration and any travel costs you might have. Weather: The event will not cancelled because of rain or extreme temperature. If it is lightning, the event will be postponed a minimum of 10 minutes until there are no signs that the storm is present. Participants should seek shelter in vehicles or nearby buildings, if available. If lightning continues 30 minutes after the scheduled event start, the race will be subject to cancellation. The race will be canceled in the event of a tornado warning. For additional information, contact runnersedgeracing@gmail.com.
Weather is unpredictable!
The event will not cancelled because of rain or extreme temperature.If it is lightning, the event will be postponed a minimum of 10 minutes until there are no signs that the storm is present. Participants should seek shelter in vehicles or nearby buildings, if available. If lightning continues 30 minutes after the scheduled event start, the race will be subject to cancellation. The race will be canceled in the event of a tornado warning.
Strollers are welcome!
Walkers with strollers will start behind the runners so everyone will be safe! No runners with motorized vehicles, roller blades, bikes, or dogs will be allowed on the course as our insurance policy does not cover these.
Music is welcome!
If you choose to wear earbuds, use only one so you can hear instructions from police officers and volunteers. 
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