Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk
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Bellmore Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk - July 4, 2026
This event in Bellmore, NY, is centered at the Bellmore Fire House (230 Pettit Ave) and offers two distances on July 4, 2026. It is sanctioned by USATF-Long Island, is part of the 2026 Road Grand Prix Series, and serves as a fundraiser with proceeds directed to Long Island Track & Field.
- 4 Mile : open to ages 13 and over; special age discounts apply for older participants.
- 1 Mile Youth Run : for runners 12 and under; medals for finishers beyond top awards.
The course is certified, described as flat with nine turns, starting on Pettit Ave about 100 meters west of the firehouse and finishing on Grand Ave. Participants are asked not to park on the course; parking is available in the nearby railroad lot.
On-course amenities include tank tops for the first 600 entrants and refreshments before the race, at every mile, and at the finish. The 4-mile event awards prize money to top overall and masters finishers and recognizes age-group, law enforcement, wheelchair, and team results. Teams must have three scorers to be eligible for team awards.
Registration terms state that race fees are non-refundable and non-transferable; entrants must agree to a liability waiver and a photo/video release as part of registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
