Fourth of July Freedom Four Miler
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an exciting and patriotic celebration at the Fourth of July Freedom Four Miler! Scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the vibrant community of East Longmeadow, Hampden, this spirited road race invites participants to showcase their most festive running attire while racing down the fan-filled streets just before the Annual East Longmeadow July 4th Parade.
Runners can look forward to a thrilling 4-mile course, with an array of prizes up for grabs. The top finishers for both male and female categories will compete for cash awards of $1,250 for first place, $750 for second, and $500 for third. Additionally, to commemorate the 250th birthday of the U.S.A., there’s a special bonus prize for the runner who finishes in 250th place! And don’t forget the competition for the most patriotic participant, who will also take home a fantastic prize basket. With a strict 60-minute cut-off time and check-in ending at 9:25 AM, ensure you arrive early to be part of this unforgettable celebration of freedom and fitness. Join us for a memorable day of running and community spirit!
Runners can look forward to a thrilling 4-mile course, with an array of prizes up for grabs. The top finishers for both male and female categories will compete for cash awards of $1,250 for first place, $750 for second, and $500 for third. Additionally, to commemorate the 250th birthday of the U.S.A., there’s a special bonus prize for the runner who finishes in 250th place! And don’t forget the competition for the most patriotic participant, who will also take home a fantastic prize basket. With a strict 60-minute cut-off time and check-in ending at 9:25 AM, ensure you arrive early to be part of this unforgettable celebration of freedom and fitness. Join us for a memorable day of running and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Join us for this year's 2nd Freedom Four Miler road race in East Longmeadow!
The race will take place immediately prior to the Annual East Longmeadow July 4th Parade to give you the opportunity to run in your most patriotic running outfit EVER along the fan-filled parade streets! **See the course below**
PRIZE MONEY AS FOLLOWS:
1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE: $1,250
2ND PLACE MALE & FEMALE: $750
3RD PLACE MALE & FEMALE: $500
Special Bonus Prize for the Runner who comes in 250th place to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S.A.
PRIZE BASKET AWARDED TO THE MOST PATRIOTIC PARTICIPANT!
Due to time constrictions in coordination with the East Longmeadow parade, there will be a 60 minute cut-off time. The course will have a sweeper to ensure all cones have been cleared and that there are no remaining runners on the route prior to the parade start.
Check-in will end precisely at 9:25AM (NO EXCEPTIONS). We cannot delay the start of the race due to the very tight timeline prior to the beginning of the parade. Please plan accordingly.
The race will take place immediately prior to the Annual East Longmeadow July 4th Parade to give you the opportunity to run in your most patriotic running outfit EVER along the fan-filled parade streets! **See the course below**
PRIZE MONEY AS FOLLOWS:
1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE: $1,250
2ND PLACE MALE & FEMALE: $750
3RD PLACE MALE & FEMALE: $500
Special Bonus Prize for the Runner who comes in 250th place to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S.A.
PRIZE BASKET AWARDED TO THE MOST PATRIOTIC PARTICIPANT!
Due to time constrictions in coordination with the East Longmeadow parade, there will be a 60 minute cut-off time. The course will have a sweeper to ensure all cones have been cleared and that there are no remaining runners on the route prior to the parade start.
Check-in will end precisely at 9:25AM (NO EXCEPTIONS). We cannot delay the start of the race due to the very tight timeline prior to the beginning of the parade. Please plan accordingly.
Races
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Freedom Four Miler
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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94 Maple Street, East Longmeadow, 01028, MA, United States
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