Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk
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Bellmore Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk
The event is held in Bellmore, NY and features a main 4-mile race and a 1-mile youth run. The course is certified, described as flat with only nine turns, starting on Pettit Avenue about 100 meters west of the Bellmore Firehouse opposite the LIRR, and finishing on Grand Avenue. Participants are asked not to park on the race course; parking is available in the railroad lot.
Distances
- 4 miles
- 1 mile youth run open to runners 12 and under and to walkers
Amenities include tank tops for the first 600 entrants, refreshments before the race, at every mile, and at the finish, and same-day finish line photos and free video. Results are provided live online, by email, and by text.
Awards for the 4-mile race include prize money for the top three male and female overall finishers and top three male and female masters, awards for law enforcement categories, wheelchair divisions, and detailed age-group awards from 13-18 through 90-plus. Team competition awards are given to top teams with a minimum of three scored runners by combined time. In the 1-mile youth run the top three male and female finishers receive awards and all other finishers receive medals.
Donations from the event are directed to Long Island Track & Field. Bib pickup and t-shirt distribution occur at the finish area on Grand Avenue on race day, with a self-lookup option for bib numbers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
