4 on the 4th Road Race 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Registration | Other | Jul 4, 20277:30 AM | $30 | – |
| Runner Registration | Other | Jul 4, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Jul 3, then $30 until Jul 4.
Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:14 AM, and the Walker Registration starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Railroad Square, Keene, NH 03431
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Runner Registration
Walker Registration
Aggregated from official results (Tri-State Racing Services) for 4 on the 4th Road Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 4 on the 4th Road Race?
At the 2026 Runner Registration, the fastest tenth finished in 26:09 or better, the top quarter in 31:50, and half the field in 38:10; the last tenth came in after 51:17.
At the 2026 Walker Registration, the fastest tenth finished in 56:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:16, and half the field in 1:05:06; the last tenth came in after 1:13:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:07 | 23:26 |
| 20-29 | 25:41 | 21:06 |
| 30-39 | 30:21 | 25:25 |
| 40-49 | 27:43 | 24:26 |
| 50-59 | 31:52 | 25:02 |
| 60-69 | 37:43 | 34:51 |
| 70+ | n/a | 38:07 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 34 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
4 on the 4th Road Race Other year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 334 to 451 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:24 to 38:10.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 451 (-4%) | 38:10 | under 26:09 | 19:45 |
| 2025 | 472 (+23%) | 35:34 | under 26:33 | 20:05 |
| 2024 | 385 (+8%) | 35:51 | under 26:26 | 20:05 |
| 2023 | 356 (+7%) | 37:08 | under 27:23 | 20:00 |
| 2022 | 334 | 35:24 | under 26:23 | 19:23 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 4 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Railroad Square, Keene, NH 03431Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt and Swag bag; Commemorative T-Shirt, and goodie bag
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 4, 2027), 2026 (Jul 4, 2026), 2025 (Jul 4, 2025), 2024 (Jul 4, 2024), 2023 (Jul 4, 2023), 2022 (Jul 4, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 4 on the 4th Road Race?
- Sunday, July 4, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 451 runners finished the Runner Registration; the median finish was 38:10 and the winner ran 19:45.
- Where does it start?
- Railroad Square, Keene, NH 03431.
From the organizers
Anyone registered after July 1st may not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Shirts guaranteed for first 400 registered.
RACE DAY Packet pickup available up to 15 mins before the event.
Join us for the 24th Annual 4 on the 4th road race!
4 on the 4th Road Race - 2026 Online Registration
Event Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Event Time: 7:30 a.m.
Online registration ends: 7/3/2026 at 5 P.M., EST
**Race Packet pick up will be Friday 7/3/26 at TEDS FROM 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Walkers will start at 7:30 a.m.
Runners will start at 8:00 a.m.
Railroad Square, Main Street Keene, NH
4 miles out & back
400+ runners & walkers
All proceeds benefit Pathways for Keene, Inc 501(c)3