4 on the 4th: Stars, Stripes and Strides
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Greenville, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the fun on July 4th, 2026, in Greenville, Pitt, for the exciting "4 on the 4th: Stars, Stripes and Strides" event! Celebrate Independence Day with a vibrant community fun run that encourages participants of all ages to get moving together. This festive event features a 4-mile fun run that is not timed, allowing everyone to enjoy the spirit of the day at their own pace.
Experience a unique blend of movement, music, and a backyard cookout atmosphere as you join fellow runners, walkers, families, and local supporters in this patriotic celebration. Show off your creativity by dressing in your most patriotic outfit for a chance to win great prizes from Fleet Feet and Tubthumpers, including awards for the Most Patriotic Outfit and Best Red, White, & Blue Ensemble. Plus, don’t forget to bring along your furry friends for the Best Patriotic Pet contest! In the spirit of giving, participants are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items to support the Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of community, fun, and celebration!
Experience a unique blend of movement, music, and a backyard cookout atmosphere as you join fellow runners, walkers, families, and local supporters in this patriotic celebration. Show off your creativity by dressing in your most patriotic outfit for a chance to win great prizes from Fleet Feet and Tubthumpers, including awards for the Most Patriotic Outfit and Best Red, White, & Blue Ensemble. Plus, don’t forget to bring along your furry friends for the Best Patriotic Pet contest! In the spirit of giving, participants are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items to support the Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of community, fun, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Independence Day with a FREE, community centered "Four on the 4th" fun run hosted by Fleet Feet Greenville. This patriotic-themed event combines movement, music, and an all-American backyard cookout atmosphere to create an unforgettable experience for runners, walkers, families, and local supporters.
This is not a timed race just a fun, festive opportunity to move together as a community before enjoying a Fourth of July cookout celebration. Prizes from Fleet Feet and Tubthumpers for Most Patriotic Outfit, Best Red, White, & Blue Ensemble, and Best Patriotic Pet.
Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items in lieu of race registration fees. Our beneficiary this year is the Food Bank of ENC [https://fbcenc-craft-prd.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/documents/Food-Drive-Most-Needed-Items_2022-English-and-Spanish.pdf].
This is not a timed race just a fun, festive opportunity to move together as a community before enjoying a Fourth of July cookout celebration. Prizes from Fleet Feet and Tubthumpers for Most Patriotic Outfit, Best Red, White, & Blue Ensemble, and Best Patriotic Pet.
Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items in lieu of race registration fees. Our beneficiary this year is the Food Bank of ENC [https://fbcenc-craft-prd.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/documents/Food-Drive-Most-Needed-Items_2022-English-and-Spanish.pdf].
Races
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4 on the 4th
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
Distance: 4 Miles Cost: Free Timing: Untimed Fun Run Suggested Donation: Non-perishable food item(s) All paces welcome. -
Firecracker Fun Run (1 Mile)
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
Distance: 1 Mile Cost: Free Timing: Untimed Fun Run Suggested Donation: Non-perishable food item(s) All paces welcome.
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Location
207 E Arlington Blvd., Greenville, 27858, NC, United States
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