4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health

4325 Barclay Downs Drive, Charlotte NC

Friday, July 4th, 2025

🎉 Event Overview

Join us at the finish of the 4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health! Want more? New location, lots of FREE parking, a Recover Tank and awesome medals all to start the holiday off right! Hot dogs, COLD beer, LIVE Music, games and fun!

🎭 Costume Contest

Contest Details: We're doing a Costume Contest - top 3 fan favorites get Run For Your Life Gift Cards.
Hot Dog Eating Contest: The winner gets $100 CASH.
New Prize: Top 3 Male and Female are getting $250, $150 and $100 CASH!

📅 Packet Pick Up

On-Site: Race Day Starting at 6:30 AM
Midtown: (901 S. Kings Drive) - Wednesday (7/3) 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Piper Glen: (6416 Rea Road) - Wednesday (7/3) 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
University: (1816 E. Arbors Drive) - Wednesday (7/3) 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

🅿️ Parking

Parking is available in the deck of the South Park Mall.

⏱️ Timing and Scoring

The 4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health will be chip timed and all participant results are based on the time the individual runner crosses the start and finish lines, respectively. Results will be available as you cross the finish line. Just scan the QR code on your bibs or at the finish line!

🎒 Bag Check

There is no bag check service for this event.

🏅 Event Tank and Medal

Participants are guaranteed (if registered by June 15th, 2025) a tank and Finisher Medal!

🏆 Age Group Divisions

Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.

🥇 Awards Divisions

The top 3 Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards. Age group and overall winners will be recognized at the post-event awards ceremony, to be held approximately 30 minutes after the first finisher. Unclaimed awards may be Run For Your Life, Midtown (901 S. Kings Drive). Please note, we do not ship unclaimed awards.

💵 Refunds and Transfers

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

⏳ Time Limit

1 hour 15 mins

🐾 Dogs

Hey, we love us some dogs, too. However, for the safety of everyone participating, dogs are not allowed on the course.

🍼 Strollers or Baby Joggers

Bring ‘em! We appreciate you exposing the next generation of runners to the race day experience. Based on the number of entrants with strollers or baby joggers, we may give them a separate start time in the event.

🚑 Medical Emergencies and First Aid

Medical services at the start/finish line are provided by our partners at Novant Health. Should you experience an on-course emergency, alert an event volunteer and call 9-1-1.

🚰 Water Stops and Porta-Potties

There will be 1 (one) water stop along the course. Porta-Potties will be available at the start/finish area.

☔ Inclement Weather Policy

Events will be held rain or shine unless RunCharlotte in conjunction with our public safety and medical partners determine that conditions are unsafe. Cancellation due to inclement weather will not constitute a refund or transfer. Consistent with USA Track & Field protocols, RunCharlotte reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any or all portions of this event.