
From the Organizer
Super fun 4 mile run/walk on the 4th of July. Come out and celebrate America's 250th birthday. Wear your best red, white & blue. The running and walking for the 4 Miler starts promptly at 7:30 am. The Kids Race starts at approximately 8:30 am. Once your registration is complete, please go to the Donation Page and select the amount of your donation. Remember all of the race proceeds go right back into our community! We're committed to supporting youth sports and activities directly through our local YMCA.
Race is limited to 400 participants. The race typically sells out online before race day so please register early!
When available, race day registration does cost considerably more so plan to register early.
And remember that ALL registration must be completed online.....there are no paper forms.
Must register by June 21, 2026 to receive a race shirt.
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
90°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Covington 4 Nnw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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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)
YMCA 4 on the 4th
Jul 4, 2026