From the Organizer
Join us for our 3rd annual 4th of July celebration with a four mile walk or run on the Friday, July 3rd-the day before Independence Day!
Get the festivities started early and get some exercise while you're at it-have a blast!
Kick off America's birthday with a 4 mile jaunt on Hatteras Island through beautiful Kinnakeet Shores in Avon.
All registered runners receive an eco-friendly cup for use on the course, an icy cold towel at the finish, a cool finisher's medal, a performance t-shirt and a delicious breakfast/post race party! We are also offering a 1776 (foot) dash for the little ones!!
But wait...it gets even better!! Part of the B.I.G. mission is to help support local non-profits. Our non-profit partners for this event are Hatteras Island Meals, Hatteras Island CERT Team and Chicamacomico Life Saving Station...so you can come and have a great time while helping your community!!! Also this year we'll be helping Mighty Milly, our local 6 year old who is battling B Cell Leukemia. She and her family are in for a long 2-3 year battle. You Can support all of these beneficiaries on the donation link.
What a perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
75°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Frisco 2nne, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
2 ft
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 89 mi
Major Hub
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 113 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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4 for the 4th!
Jul 3, 2026