4 On The Fourth
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · Other
- Price
- $15–$30
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
Typical Conditions
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
About Mission, TX
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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
More Running races near Mission, TX
Pride 5k in the Rio Grande Valley
1 Mile · 5K · From $30 · 1801 Native Land Design
Less than a mile away
Run Texas 5k plus 1 Mile Fun Walk
1 Mile · 5K · From $10 · 1414 S Conway Ave
Less than a mile away
Viva McAllen 5K/10K Run
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · From $10 · 700 Convention Center Blvd.
6 miles away
Lisa Shampoe 5K
5K · From $25 · Mission Hike and Bike Trial
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 4 On The Fourth?
- 4 On The Fourth is a running race held in Mission, Texas on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 4 On The Fourth?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Mission, Texas at 1801 Native Land Design. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 4 On The Fourth?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
4 On The Fourth
Jul 4, 2026