Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Price $48.75
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the Lake Area Runners' 4 for the Fourth event on Saturday, July 4, 2026! Taking place in the beautiful Lake Charles, Calcasieu, this exciting race invites participants to run or walk a scenic 4-mile course along Lakeshore Drive, starting and finishing at the iconic Bronze "Geese Taking Flight" statue. With a race kickoff at 7:00 AM, this flat and fast route promises a fun experience for runners and walkers alike.
Join the festive atmosphere as you help commemorate our nation's independence while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow participants. Plus, if you've completed the Leprechaun 3 Miler and the Contraband 5 Miler, this event marks the grand finale of the Triple Crown Series, offering special rewards for those who participate in all three races! Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of health, community, and patriotism on July 4th. Be sure to hydrate, gather your friends and family, and get ready for an unforgettable morning filled with racing, music, and post-race festivities!
Join the festive atmosphere as you help commemorate our nation's independence while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow participants. Plus, if you've completed the Leprechaun 3 Miler and the Contraband 5 Miler, this event marks the grand finale of the Triple Crown Series, offering special rewards for those who participate in all three races! Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of health, community, and patriotism on July 4th. Be sure to hydrate, gather your friends and family, and get ready for an unforgettable morning filled with racing, music, and post-race festivities!
Organiser's Description
LAKE AREA RUNNERS PRESENTS 4 FOR THE FOURTH!
UPDATE: JUNE 30, 2026
25 ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE. REGISTRANTS IN THIS CATEGORY WILL NOT RECEIVE A T-SHIRT OR MEDAL.
DATE AND TIME: SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 AT 7:00 AM
LOCATION: LAKE CHARLES EVENT CENTER, 900 LAKESHORE DRIVE, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601.
START/FINISH: THE BRONZE "GEESE TAKING FLIGHT" STATUE (LOUISIANA LANDING FOUNTAIN), ALONG THE SEAWALL.
LAKE AREA RUNNER'S HOTTEST RACE OF THE YEAR!! COME HELP US CELEBRATE OUR NATION'S INDEPENDENCE BY RUNNING 4 MILES FOR THE 4TH OF JULY! THIS COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST, OUT AND BACK RACE ALONG THE SCENIC LAKESHORE DRIVE.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO BOTH WALKERS AND RUNNERS!
_WHEN WE SAY IT IS OUR HOTTEST RACE, WE MEAN IT LITERALLY. PLEASE HYDRATE WELL PRIOR TO EVENT. _
***THIS IS THE FINAL RACE OF THE TRIPLE CROWN SERIES! IF YOU COMPLETE THE LEPRECHAUN 3 MILER, CONTRABAND 5 MILER, AND LAR'S 4 FOR THE FOURTH YOU WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL PRIZE! PRIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AFTER THE 4 MILER. THE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE FREE RACE ENTRIES FOR ALL OF OUR 2027 RACES!
(THIS WILL BE CALCULATED USING YOUR TIMES FROM ALL 3 RACES. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF YOUR WINNING ONCE WE HAVE FINALIZED EVERYTHING AND DETERMINED THE CHAMPS.)
REGISTRATION FEES:
$35 = THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 THRU MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
$45 = TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 THRU THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
$55 = FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 AND SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 _(ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY)_
AGE BASED PRICING OF REGISTRATION FEES:
REGISTRANTS 5 - 9 YEARS OLD = $5 REGISTRATION FEE (SHIRT NOT INCLUDED). SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED $20.
REGISTRANTS 65 YEARS AND OLDER = FREE REGISTRATION (SHIRT NOT INCLUDED). SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED $20.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SHIRT, PURCHASE A SHIRT AS AN "ADD-ON" BEFORE CHECKOUT.
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD AT HOUSE OF SOLE RUNNING SHOES, 3113 RYAN ST #3, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
FROM 12PM TO 5:45PM
SATURDAY, JULY 4TH
WHERE: THE BRONZE "GEESE TAKING FLIGHT" STATUE (LOUISIANA LANDING FOUNTAIN) LA 70601
TIME: 6:00AM - 6:30AM
*LOOK FOR THE BLUE LAKE AREA RUNNERS TENT IN THE PARKING LOT.
IMPORTANT NOTE = REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS NEED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. PROXY PICKUP IS ALLOWED FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HUSBAND/WIFE/SIBLING, WITH IDENTIFICATION.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00AM- PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS _(ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY)_
6:30AM- PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION CLOSES
6:45AM- PRE RACE MEETING
7:00AM- RACE BEGINS
7:45AM- POST RACE FOOD, BEVERAGES, MUSIC BEGINS
9:00AM- APPROXIMATE TIME FOR AWARDS
AWARDS:
OVERALL: TOP MALE AND TOP FEMALE WILL BE AWARDED TBD
AGE GROUP: 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE TBD WILL BE AWARDED IN 10 YEAR AGE GROUPS FOR MALES AND FEMALES AS FOLLOWS:
0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
RACE MAP:
NEW ROUTE FOR 2026! MAP VIEWABLE ON MAP MY RUN. CLICK THE LINK!
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6722733007/
T-SHIRTS:
SHORT SLEEVED PERFORMANCE SHIRTS ARE PROVIDED TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (EXCEPT YOUR AGES 5-9 YEARS & 65+ YEARS OR OLDER PARTICIPANT). SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED BY MONDAY, JUNE 15TH.
SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED WITHOUT REGISTRATION FOR $20. CLICK "STORE" TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL SHIRT.
LAR'S REGISTRATION REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, YOU ARE MAKING A NON-REFUNDABLE/ NON-TRANSFERABLE DECISION.
THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS, OR BIB EXCHANGES.
LAKE AREA RUNNERS DOES NOT ISSUE REFUNDS IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF OUR CONTROL.THIS POLICY STAYS IN EFFECT IN NATURAL DISASTER, PANDEMIC, WHETHER YOU EXPERIENCE ILLNESS/INJURY/UNEXPECTED TRAVEL/EMERGENCY OR OTHER.
WE WORK INCREDIBLY HARD TO PUT ON OUR RACES AND WE PERSONALLY UNDERSTAND THE TRAINING AND HARD WORK RUNNERS UNDERGO, SO THE LAST THING WE WANT TO DO IS CANCEL A RACE.
CANCELLATION:
IF WE FORESEE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS THAT WARRANT CANCELLATIONS, WE WILL UPDATE YOU VIA EMAIL AND/OR POST ONTO @LAKEAREARUNNERS AND @LAKEAREARUNNERSFORUM SITES ON FACEBOOK.
RACE MAP:
NEW ROUTE FOR 2026! Map viewable on Map My Run. Click the link!
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6722733007/
WEATHER:
IF THERE IS LIGHTNING IN THE AREA, THE RACE MAY BE DELAYED, ROUTE ALTERED/SHORTENED, OR CANCELLED. IF FOG PRESENT, THE VISIBILITY WILL DETERMINE IF DELAYED START OR ALTERED/SHORTENED ROUTE IS NECESSARY. THE MARSHALLS OFFICERS & LAKE AREA RUNNERS BOARD WILL MAKE THE DETERMINATION.
PARKING:
PARKING IS AVAILABLE THE LAKE CHARLES EVENT CENTER, 900 LAKESHORE DRIVE, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601.
PARK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EVENT CENTER OR NEAR THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK. DO NOT PARK ON BOR DU LAC DRIVE.
VOLUNTEERS:
*
RACE PACKET PICKUP ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD = 12:30PM - 5:00PM
*
RACE PACKET PICKUP ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH = 6:000AM - 6:300AM
*
RACE SITE SETUP & CLEANUP ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH = 6:00AM - 10:00AM
*
HYDRATION STATIONS AND CHEER SPOTS ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH - 6:30AM-10:00AM
*
POST RACE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVERS SATURDAY, JULY 4TH - 7:00AM-10:00AM
*
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD REGISTER ON RUNSIGNUP.COM BY MONDAY, JUNE 29TH. IF YOU HAVE A GROUP INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, PLEASE EMAIL LAKEAREARUNNERS@GMAIL.COM ATTN: VOLUNTEER 4MILER
LAKE AREA RUNNERS EVENTS:
MARDI GRAS MADNESS 5K IS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
LAR LEPRECHAUN 3 MILER IS SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
CONTRABAND 5 MILER IS SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
4 MILER ON THE 4TH IS SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026
SWAMP STOMP HALF MARATHON & 1 MILE KIDS RUN IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026
UPDATE: JUNE 30, 2026
25 ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE. REGISTRANTS IN THIS CATEGORY WILL NOT RECEIVE A T-SHIRT OR MEDAL.
DATE AND TIME: SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 AT 7:00 AM
LOCATION: LAKE CHARLES EVENT CENTER, 900 LAKESHORE DRIVE, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601.
START/FINISH: THE BRONZE "GEESE TAKING FLIGHT" STATUE (LOUISIANA LANDING FOUNTAIN), ALONG THE SEAWALL.
LAKE AREA RUNNER'S HOTTEST RACE OF THE YEAR!! COME HELP US CELEBRATE OUR NATION'S INDEPENDENCE BY RUNNING 4 MILES FOR THE 4TH OF JULY! THIS COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST, OUT AND BACK RACE ALONG THE SCENIC LAKESHORE DRIVE.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO BOTH WALKERS AND RUNNERS!
_WHEN WE SAY IT IS OUR HOTTEST RACE, WE MEAN IT LITERALLY. PLEASE HYDRATE WELL PRIOR TO EVENT. _
***THIS IS THE FINAL RACE OF THE TRIPLE CROWN SERIES! IF YOU COMPLETE THE LEPRECHAUN 3 MILER, CONTRABAND 5 MILER, AND LAR'S 4 FOR THE FOURTH YOU WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL PRIZE! PRIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AFTER THE 4 MILER. THE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE FREE RACE ENTRIES FOR ALL OF OUR 2027 RACES!
(THIS WILL BE CALCULATED USING YOUR TIMES FROM ALL 3 RACES. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF YOUR WINNING ONCE WE HAVE FINALIZED EVERYTHING AND DETERMINED THE CHAMPS.)
REGISTRATION FEES:
$35 = THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 THRU MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
$45 = TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 THRU THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
$55 = FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 AND SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 _(ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY)_
AGE BASED PRICING OF REGISTRATION FEES:
REGISTRANTS 5 - 9 YEARS OLD = $5 REGISTRATION FEE (SHIRT NOT INCLUDED). SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED $20.
REGISTRANTS 65 YEARS AND OLDER = FREE REGISTRATION (SHIRT NOT INCLUDED). SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED $20.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SHIRT, PURCHASE A SHIRT AS AN "ADD-ON" BEFORE CHECKOUT.
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD AT HOUSE OF SOLE RUNNING SHOES, 3113 RYAN ST #3, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
FROM 12PM TO 5:45PM
SATURDAY, JULY 4TH
WHERE: THE BRONZE "GEESE TAKING FLIGHT" STATUE (LOUISIANA LANDING FOUNTAIN) LA 70601
TIME: 6:00AM - 6:30AM
*LOOK FOR THE BLUE LAKE AREA RUNNERS TENT IN THE PARKING LOT.
IMPORTANT NOTE = REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS NEED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. PROXY PICKUP IS ALLOWED FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HUSBAND/WIFE/SIBLING, WITH IDENTIFICATION.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00AM- PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS _(ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY)_
6:30AM- PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION CLOSES
6:45AM- PRE RACE MEETING
7:00AM- RACE BEGINS
7:45AM- POST RACE FOOD, BEVERAGES, MUSIC BEGINS
9:00AM- APPROXIMATE TIME FOR AWARDS
AWARDS:
OVERALL: TOP MALE AND TOP FEMALE WILL BE AWARDED TBD
AGE GROUP: 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE TBD WILL BE AWARDED IN 10 YEAR AGE GROUPS FOR MALES AND FEMALES AS FOLLOWS:
0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
RACE MAP:
NEW ROUTE FOR 2026! MAP VIEWABLE ON MAP MY RUN. CLICK THE LINK!
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6722733007/
T-SHIRTS:
SHORT SLEEVED PERFORMANCE SHIRTS ARE PROVIDED TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (EXCEPT YOUR AGES 5-9 YEARS & 65+ YEARS OR OLDER PARTICIPANT). SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED BY MONDAY, JUNE 15TH.
SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED WITHOUT REGISTRATION FOR $20. CLICK "STORE" TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL SHIRT.
LAR'S REGISTRATION REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, YOU ARE MAKING A NON-REFUNDABLE/ NON-TRANSFERABLE DECISION.
THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS, OR BIB EXCHANGES.
LAKE AREA RUNNERS DOES NOT ISSUE REFUNDS IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF OUR CONTROL.THIS POLICY STAYS IN EFFECT IN NATURAL DISASTER, PANDEMIC, WHETHER YOU EXPERIENCE ILLNESS/INJURY/UNEXPECTED TRAVEL/EMERGENCY OR OTHER.
WE WORK INCREDIBLY HARD TO PUT ON OUR RACES AND WE PERSONALLY UNDERSTAND THE TRAINING AND HARD WORK RUNNERS UNDERGO, SO THE LAST THING WE WANT TO DO IS CANCEL A RACE.
CANCELLATION:
IF WE FORESEE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS THAT WARRANT CANCELLATIONS, WE WILL UPDATE YOU VIA EMAIL AND/OR POST ONTO @LAKEAREARUNNERS AND @LAKEAREARUNNERSFORUM SITES ON FACEBOOK.
RACE MAP:
NEW ROUTE FOR 2026! Map viewable on Map My Run. Click the link!
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6722733007/
WEATHER:
IF THERE IS LIGHTNING IN THE AREA, THE RACE MAY BE DELAYED, ROUTE ALTERED/SHORTENED, OR CANCELLED. IF FOG PRESENT, THE VISIBILITY WILL DETERMINE IF DELAYED START OR ALTERED/SHORTENED ROUTE IS NECESSARY. THE MARSHALLS OFFICERS & LAKE AREA RUNNERS BOARD WILL MAKE THE DETERMINATION.
PARKING:
PARKING IS AVAILABLE THE LAKE CHARLES EVENT CENTER, 900 LAKESHORE DRIVE, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601.
PARK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EVENT CENTER OR NEAR THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK. DO NOT PARK ON BOR DU LAC DRIVE.
VOLUNTEERS:
*
RACE PACKET PICKUP ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD = 12:30PM - 5:00PM
*
RACE PACKET PICKUP ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH = 6:000AM - 6:300AM
*
RACE SITE SETUP & CLEANUP ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH = 6:00AM - 10:00AM
*
HYDRATION STATIONS AND CHEER SPOTS ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH - 6:30AM-10:00AM
*
POST RACE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVERS SATURDAY, JULY 4TH - 7:00AM-10:00AM
*
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD REGISTER ON RUNSIGNUP.COM BY MONDAY, JUNE 29TH. IF YOU HAVE A GROUP INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, PLEASE EMAIL LAKEAREARUNNERS@GMAIL.COM ATTN: VOLUNTEER 4MILER
LAKE AREA RUNNERS EVENTS:
MARDI GRAS MADNESS 5K IS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
LAR LEPRECHAUN 3 MILER IS SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
CONTRABAND 5 MILER IS SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
4 MILER ON THE 4TH IS SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026
SWAMP STOMP HALF MARATHON & 1 MILE KIDS RUN IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026
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Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$48.75
Four on the Fourth is a 4 mile course that runs down beautiful Lakeshore Drive.
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