Southern Sundown 4 Miler
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Southern Sundown 4 Miler
The Southern Sundown 4 Miler takes place in Lenoir, North Carolina, on August 15, 2026. The event is hosted by Liquid Roots Brewing Project and includes a post-race gathering at the host site. The course passes public art, neighborhood streets, historic factories, and five properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Distances
- 4 Miles - 4 Miler
- 0.5 Miles - Kids Fun Run Presented by UNC Ortho
- 1 Mile - Whippersnapper Sprint
Registration opens April 1, 2026. The 4 Miler registration closes June 27, 2026; the youth events close August 14, 2026. Published registration fees are $35 for the 4 Miler, $5 for the Kids Fun Run in advance, and $15 for the Whippersnapper Sprint. Registrants aged 21 and over for the 4 Miler receive a full pour of a Liquid Roots brew after the race. Registering by August 3 guarantees event shirt size.
The Kids Fun Run is a non-timed half mile for participants 12 and under; each participant receives a medal and a custom bib. The Whippersnapper Sprint is a competitive one-mile race for runners 12 and under; medals and trophies for fastest youth finishers are provided.
Awards for the 4 Miler include top overall male and female prizes, age-group medals, specialty awards, and cash for course record setters. The Team Challenge allows teams of 5 to 10 with at least one male and one female. Team scoring uses the top five finishers; teams can receive 30 second reductions to their average time for meeting specific roster criteria related to experience and age. The event emphasizes community, running participation, and team competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
