Four on the Fourth
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Four on the Fourth
From the Organizer
Great News! The 2026 Le Tour de Carrboro race series will continue to include scoring! So, if you successfully finish all 3 races you will not only receive some special Le Tour de Carrboro swag but you will also be eligible to win prizes. This will be based on your combined overall and age group standings at the end of the year! Prizes are generously being provided by Fleet Feet, our Race Series Awards Sponsor.
We offer the best deal in the Triangle! Sign up for the 3 race series for only $95 or an individual race for the very low price of $35!! You can't beat that and get certified courses, professional timing, great hand made pottery awards and age group awards in 5 year age groups all the way to 80. Sign up now and have a great experience!
The Four on the Fourth is the first race in the series and is a 4 mile race that starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, at McDougle Middle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
You can check out details about each race at the following links:
Four on the Fourth on July 4
Carrboro 5K/10K on October 3
Gallop & Gorge 8K on Thanksgiving morning, November 26
Come on out and have some fun!!
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
90°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chapel Hill Williams Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chapel Hill, NC
Population
59,889
as of 2023
Elevation
490 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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 Four on the Fourth, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Four on the Fourth
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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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
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)
- What is the Four on the Fourth?
- Four on the Fourth is a running race held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina 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 Four on the Fourth?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at McDougle Middle School, Chapel Hill, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Four on the Fourth?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Four on the Fourth
Jul 4, 2026