Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk
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Bellmore Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk
The event offers two distances:
- 4 Mile course
- 1 Mile youth run for runners 12 and under and walkers
The 4 Mile course is certified, described as flat and fast through the streets of Bellmore with nine turns. The start is on Pettit Ave about 100 meters west of the Bellmore Firehouse opposite the LIRR, and the finish is on Grand Ave. Parking is available in the railroad lot; parking on the race course is prohibited.
Amenities listed for the event include tank tops for the first 600 entrants and refreshments before the race, at every mile, and at the finish. Bib pickup and T-tops are available on July 4 at the finish area on Grand Ave, and a bib lookup option is provided for participants who do not know their number.
Awards in the 4 Mile include prize money for top 3 male and female overall and top 3 male and female masters (40+). Additional awards include law enforcement categories, wheelchair divisions, detailed age-group awards from 13–18 through 90 plus, and team competition awards for top teams scored by combined time with a minimum of three runners.
All event donations are directed to Long Island Track & Field. Live online results, free video, and same-day finish line photos are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
