Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk
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Independence Day 4 Mile Run/Walk - Bellmore, NY
The event takes place on July 4, 2026 in Bellmore, New York, with the Bellmore Fire House listed as the event location (230 Pettit Ave). It features a main distance and a youth run, with age restrictions for each distance.
- 4 Mile Run/Walk : ages 13 and over; 70+ discount available
- 1 Mile Youth Run : open to runners 12 and under and walkers
The race is sanctioned by USATF-Long Island and is part of the 2026 Road Grand Prix Series. It is organized as a USATF-Long Island fundraiser; all proceeds are directed to Long Island Track & Field.
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 to the top three overall men and women and to masters (age 40+) as well as selected law enforcement and wheelchair categories. Age-group awards cover multiple brackets from teen through 90-plus. Team competition uses combined time with a minimum of three scorers per team; team categories include Open and Masters.
The course is certified, described as flat and fast with only nine turns, starting on Pettit Avenue near the Bellmore Fire House and finishing on Grand Avenue. Participants pick up bibs and event apparel at the finish area on Grand Avenue and must know their bib number or use the self-lookup option. Live online results, same-day finish-line photos, and video are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
