DISTANCE:
4 miles, 4 kilometers, or the Little Firecracker Kids Run!
WHEN:
7:30 AM on July 4th, 2025 run or walk 4 miles along scenic Ward Parkway to celebrate Independence Day!
WHERE:
The race starts and finishes at: The Ward Parkway Pavilion
ENTRY FEE (PER PERSON)
| DISTANCE |
EARLY BIRD 8/1/24 – 3/1 |
REGULAR 3/2-5/1 |
LATE 5/2-6/26 |
RACE WEEK 6/27-7/3 |
RACE DAY 7/4 |
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| 4 Mile Run | $30 | $37 | $44 | $47 | $51 |
| 4 Mile Virtual | $30 | $37 | $44 | $47 | $55 |
| 4k | $30 | $35 | $40 | $45 | $50 |
| Kids Fun Run | $14 | $14 | $19 | $19 | $22 |
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 Medals
- 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.
Packet Pick-up Details
July 3rd, 10:30AM to 4:30PM at Fleet Feet Kansas City
8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
July 4th, Race Morning *CONCIERGE PICK UP ONLY 6 AM to 7:00 AM Ward Parkway Center Pavilion
8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
*YOU MUST EMAIL [email protected] BY 9PM ON JULY 2 WITH GROUP MEMBERS FIRST AND LAST NAMES. PLEASE NOTE THE PERSON THAT WILL BE PICKING UP THE PACKET.
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 [email protected] by 9pm on July 2nd and we will package them together for easy pick-up.
When you arrive at packet pickup, DO NOT GO TO THE COMPUTERS! Look for Concierge sign and directly to that area.
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6:00 -7:00 AM:
Packet pick-up CONCIERGE ONLY – email must be received by 7/2 at 9pm listing group names. Race Day Registration – please arrive by 6 am if you are registering.
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7:10 AM:
The Little Firecracker Kids Fun Run
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7:20 AM:
The National Anthem
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7:25 AM:
Group Warm Up
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7:30 AM:
Run Begins
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7:45 AM:
Post Race Festivities Begin
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8:30 AM:
Awards Ceremony
Park in the parking garage or north parking lots.
Yes, our event has pacers! What’s a pacer you might ask? It’s an individual that will run the distance at a specific time and guide you through the race.
We have pace times from 7 minutes a mile to 14 minutes a mile in 2 minute increments (so 30 seconds a mile – 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, etc.)
We will offer a solo pacer for the following times: 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, and 56 minutes
Our Garmin Smart Pacer Team is ready to take your 4 miles to an all time high. Visit your team here.
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!
Look for the photo op area where you will find a backdrop, inflatables, and Uncle Sam! Post your photos on social media with the hash tag #4on4kc.
Pictures from the event will be posted 24 hours after the race! Photos will be posted here
All participants will receive a finisher’s medal upon completion the race. Awards will given to top 3 male and female finishers overall, as well as top 3 finishers in the following age groups:
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14 & under
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15-19
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20-24
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25-29
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30-34
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35-39
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40-44
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45-49
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50-54
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55-59
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60-64
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65-69
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70-74
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75-80
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80+
