Four on the Fourth - Steilacoom
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Four on the Fourth - Steilacoom
Four on the Fourth in Steilacoom, Washington is a community running event held on July 4, 2026, with two organized races starting from Steilacoom Town Hall.
The event offers these distances:
- 4 Mile - road race with electronic chip timing and age-group awards
- 1 Mile Kids - short kids run with a finisher ribbon and small USA flag
The course is USATF certified and sanctioned. It is described as a scenic, mostly flat, road course that travels out-and-back along the waterfront. Electronic chip timing is used for race results.
Registration opens on January 5 and closes on July 3. The published entry fees are $15.00 for the 4 Mile and $5.00 for the 1 Mile Kids. Registrations are accepted on the day of the event for an additional $5. Event shirts are available for purchase during online registration through June 30.
Awards for the 4 Mile include medals for first overall male and female and ribbons for the top three in each gender and age group. Age groups range from 0-9 through 100+. Gift cards are given to the most patriotic dressed. Pets are not allowed on the course for safety. A street fair, parade, and fireworks are scheduled to follow the races.
The event raises funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners and to provide a college scholarship for a graduating senior. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
