
From the Organizer
🌴🧨 FOUR ON THE FOURTH – 4 MILER & 1 MILE FUN RUN 🌴🧨
📅 July 4, 2026
📍 Mission Hike & Bike Trails – Mission, TX
Celebrate Independence Day the South Texas way at the inaugural FOUR ON THE FOURTH! 🇺🇸🌴 Join us for a high-energy morning filled with running, community, music, and patriotic vibes at Mission Hike & Bike Trails for an unforgettable Fourth of July race experience.
Whether you're racing the 4 Miler, walking the 1 Mile Fun Run, or simply showing up to celebrate with family and friends, this event is built for all ages and fitness levels.
🌴 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
📍 Location: Mission Hike & Bike Trails – Mission, TX
🏃♂️ 4 Miler: 7:30 a.m.
🚶♀️ 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: 7:40 a.m.
🌅 Arrival Time: Please arrive by 7:00 a.m. for parking, stretching, and warm-up
Start your Fourth of July with fitness, fun, and community spirit!
💲 Registration Fees
🏃♂️ 4 Miler: $30
🚶♀️ 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $15
👕 Shirt Deadline: June 19th
After this date, shirts will be available first come, first served at packet pickup.
📦 Packet Pickup
📍 Valley Running
1701 Dove Ave W J, McAllen, TX 78504
🗓️ Friday, July 3rd
⏰ 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All participants (4 Miler & 1 Mile) will pick up bibs and shirts during this time.
🌴 What’s Included
⏱️ Chip Timing & Live Results (4 Miler only)
🏅 Finisher Medals for all participants
👕 Race Shirt
🎶 DJ Music & High-Energy Atmosphere
📸 Free Race Photos
🎈 Start/Finish Inflatable Arch
🌴 Patriotic & Palm Tree Photo Area
🛍️ Local Vendor Booths
🏆 Awards – 4 Miler Only
🏅 Top Male & Female Overall
🏅 Age Groups:
12 & under, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
🌴 Join the Run
Celebrate freedom, community, and movement with us this Fourth of July. Whether you're chasing a PR or making memories with family and friends, FOUR ON THE FOURTH is the perfect way to kick off your holiday.
Show up. Run proud. Celebrate together. 🇺🇸
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
97°
Typical Low
76°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcallen, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
19,205
as of 2023
City Elevation
171 ft
Nearest Airport
MFE
McAllen Miller International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 4 On The Fourth, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Pride 5k in the Rio Grande Valley
Less than a mile away
Run Texas 5k plus 1 Mile Fun Walk
Less than a mile away
Viva McAllen 5K/10K Run
6 miles away
Lisa Shampoe 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4 On The Fourth
Jul 4, 2026