May the Fourth Be With You 4K - Elizabethton
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May The Fourth Be With You 4k - Elizabethton
May The Fourth Be With You is a themed running and walking event held on May 4th at Covered Bridge Park in Elizabethton, TN. The event includes an in-person 4k run/walk, a children’s fun run called the Darth Dash for ages 5 to 9, and a virtual entry option.
The event offers the following options:
- 4k run/walk
- Darth Dash (ages 5-9)
- Virtual entry
Packet pickup is offered at two locations: Riverside Taphouse (with Star Wars trivia and a themed group walk) and Covered Bridge Park. Participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and a medal; the first 100 registered entrants will receive a light sabor. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations completed by April 15.
Entry fees vary by registration date. The Darth Dash fees range from $10 to $25, the 4k fees range from $25 to $40, and the virtual entry is listed at $35. Awards for the 4k include top overall male and female, masters and grandmasters, age-group prizes, and best costume categories for male, female, boy, girl, and couple or group. The Darth Dash awards recognize the top three boys and top three girls.
A costume contest is part of the event. Volunteers are invited to assist with the event through the organizer's volunteer process. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
