Throw on red, white, and blue!
Join us on July 4th for Uncle Sam’s favorite race – Four on the 4th!
7:30 AM on July 4th, 2022 run or walk 4 miles along scenic
Ward Parkway to celebrate Independence Day.
Participants receive a Ward Parkway Four on the 4th short-sleeve t-shirt, festive giveaways, patriotic snacks, and finisher medals as bold and beautiful as the American dream! Register for the Ararat Shrine 1 mile walk, or the Little Firecracker Kids Fun Run!
Running or walking is fun, but celebrating afterwards is the payoff! Join us at the Finish Line Festival, at the Ward Parkway Pavilion, to pick up your treats, check your results, and enjoy the photo backdrop (with props) for ideal July 4th photos! There will be plenty of giveaways from the Sponsors, too!
• Runners, please run along the left side of the road to allow participants to enjoy their walk on the right.
• Walkers, please walk along the right side of the road to allow the runners to pass you on the left.
The race starts and finishes at
Registration and Pricing
Packet Pick-up
July 3rd, 12:30PM to 4:30PM at Garry Gribbles Running Sports
8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
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, DO NOT GO TO THE COMPUTERS! Look for Concierge sign and directly to that area.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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: 4 Mile Run* & The Ararat Shrine 1 Mile Walk*
7:45 AM: Post-Race Festivities Begin
8:30 AM: Awards Ceremony
*Runners, please stay on the left side of the road.
*Walkers, please walk on the right side of the road to allow runners to safely pass.
Parking
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.
Shirts
Participants receive a Ward Parkway Four on the 4th short-sleeve t-shirt.
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.
Strollers 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. If you choose to wear earbuds, use only one so you can hear instructions from police officers and volunteers.
Results
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.
Photos
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.
Awards
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.
Virtual Runner
If you cannot run the race because of a family emergency, a change in work schedule, or a stuffy nose, you don’t have to worry about forfeiting your registration fee, shirt, and finisher medal. A virtual race is one you run yourself, where you want and when you want. If you need to change your in-person registration to a virtual runner, please email runnersedgeracing@gmail.com as soon as possible to let us know so we can switch your registration.
Runners registered as a virtual participant can pick up (or have a friend pick up) their packet including a finishers medal. Tell the volunteers you are a virtual runner and look for the Virtual Runner sign. We will have your packet pulled ahead of time. DO NOT GO TO A COMPUTER to have a bib number assigned to you! Complete the distance whenever and wherever it is convenient.
If you would like to register as a virtual runner, click here.
If you are unable to pick up your packet before the race, email runnersedgeracing@gmail.com to let us know you want your packet and we can make arrangements on getting it to you.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
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.
