
From the Organizer
✨ FOUR ON THE 4TH ✨
More than a race. A hometown tradition. A celebration of community.❤️💙
Every Fourth of July, our community shows up for one another in the most beautiful way—and Four on the 4th is at the heart of it all. This year marks the 15th annual Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Virginia’s Four on the 4th race and as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary - and your participation today helps ensure the next 250 years for the youth in our community!
Join us in Downtown Vinton for one of the Roanoke Valley’s favorite holiday traditions benefiting the incredible Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia. This event is one of their largest annual fundraisers, helping provide life-changing after-school programs, summer camps, mentorship, meals, and safe spaces for youth across our region.
And if you’ve ever been around the Boys & Girls Club crew out and about in our community… you already know: they SHOW UP. Loud, proud, joyful, supportive, welcoming, and full of heart. This year, we’re rallying right back around them and making this race bigger, louder, and more meaningful than ever.
This is the kind of event that reminds you what community is supposed to feel like.
- A high-energy race through the heart of Downtown Vinton
- Incredible local support and community partners
- Family-oriented event: great for all ages!
- Patriotic party vibes from start to finish, kicking off your holiday weekend celebrations
- Post-race patriotic celebration in honor of America's 250th... including birthday cake to share in celebration of America's birthday!
- Sponsors and activations on site—including fan-favorite Mizuno 👟
- A welcoming atmosphere for runners, walkers, families, and first-timers alike
- Hosted by our amazing friends in the Town of Vinton with race coordination by Fleet Feet Roanoke
- Title Sponsor: Vinton Moose Lodge #1121 ❤️
Whether you’re chasing a PR (personal record!), pushing a stroller, walking with friends, or simply showing up to support local youth—YOU are part of what makes this event special.
Let’s make this the biggest Four on the 4th yet.
Let’s show up for the kids.
Let’s celebrate this community the way it deserves.
Register by June 12 to guarantee your commemorative shirt.
Introducing the VIP Runner Tier!
For $50, VIP Runners will receive:
- Guaranteed commemorative shirt, regardless of the shirt deadline!
- Early packet pickup
- Raffle ticket for an Exclusive Prize (must be present at Post-Race Party for drawing)
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
88°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,038
as of 2023
Elevation
1,133 ft
Nearest Airport
ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Four on the 4th Presented by Vinton Moose Lodge #1121, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
Rainbow Run 2026
4 miles away
Radford University Tartan 5k, A Twilight Run
4 miles away
The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K
4 miles away
NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run
4 miles 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)
Four on the 4th Presented by Vinton Moose Lodge #1121
Jul 4, 2026