Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk
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Bellmore Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk
The Bellmore Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk is a road running event in Bellmore, NY, that includes a 4-mile race and a 1-mile youth run. Registration is not yet open; attendees can request a notification when registration becomes available.
Distances:
- 4 miles
- 1 mile (youth run, open to runners 12 and under and walkers)
Amenities include tank tops for the first 600 entrants and refreshments available before the race, at every mile and at the finish. Prize money is awarded in the 4-mile race to the top three male and female overall finishers and the top three male and female masters (age 40+). The 1-mile youth run awards the top three male and female finishers and medals are given to other finishers in that race.
Award categories for the 4-mile include overall top three male and female, masters top three male and female, top three male and female in law enforcement for open and masters, top three wheelchair finishers, and age-group awards for a wide range of age brackets from 13-18 up to 90 and over. Team competition prizes are given to the top three male and female open teams and masters teams, with a minimum of three runners scored by combined time. Awards are not duplicated across categories.
The course is certified, described as flat with nine turns. The start is on Pettit Ave, 100 meters west of the Bellmore Firehouse opposite the LIRR, and the finish is on Grand Ave; parking in the railroad lot is suggested and participants are asked not to park on the race course. Bib pickup occurs at the finish area on Grand Ave on race day; registering at least three weeks in advance enables a personalized race number. Participants must know their bib number to pick up a bib; a self-lookup area is provided and entrants who register within 24 hours of pickup will be texted their bib number shortly after registering.
All donations from the event are directed to Long Island Track & Field. Live online, email, and text results are provided along with free video and same-day finish-line photos; additional photos are posted on social media. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
