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
Event summary
Join us for the lively "4 on the 4th: Stars, Stripes and Strides" fun run on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in Greenville, Pitt! Celebrate Independence Day with a spirited community event that combines fitness, festivity, and food. This patriotic-themed fun run offers a non-timed and enjoyable experience for runners, walkers, and families of all ages. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic out-and-back route starting and ending at Fleet Feet.
In the true spirit of the holiday, this event encourages participants to dress in their most patriotic attire, with prizes awarded for the Most Patriotic Outfit, Best Red, White, & Blue Ensemble, and even the Best Patriotic Pet! Plus, to give back to the community, attendees are invited to bring non-perishable food items to support the Food Bank of ENC instead of a race registration fee. Gather your friends, family, and neighbors to move together, enjoy music, and kick off your Fourth of July celebrations with a fantastic cookout atmosphere!
In the true spirit of the holiday, this event encourages participants to dress in their most patriotic attire, with prizes awarded for the Most Patriotic Outfit, Best Red, White, & Blue Ensemble, and even the Best Patriotic Pet! Plus, to give back to the community, attendees are invited to bring non-perishable food items to support the Food Bank of ENC instead of a race registration fee. Gather your friends, family, and neighbors to move together, enjoy music, and kick off your Fourth of July celebrations with a fantastic cookout atmosphere!
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 an out and back starting and ending at Fleet Feet. [https://www.strava.com/routes/3489722471400296178]
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 an out and back starting and ending at Fleet Feet. [https://www.strava.com/routes/3489722471400296178]
Races
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4 on the 4th
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDDistance: 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
CLOSEDDistance: 1 Mile Cost: Free Timing: Untimed Fun Run Suggested Donation: Non-perishable food item(s) All paces welcome.
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207 E Arlington Blvd., Greenville, 27858, NC, United States
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