4 Miles on the 4th
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Canton, IL
- 1200 Lakeland Park Drive, Canton, 61520
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A festive, family-friendly Fourth of July run through Lakeland Park, offering a challenging 4-mile course and a 1-mile option.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a festive 4-mile run or 1-mile option through Canton, Illinois. This family-friendly event offers a challenging course winding through the beautiful Lakeland Park. Runners are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday attire, adding to the celebratory atmosphere before enjoying the day's festivities. This "anniversary" year promises an exciting experience, complete with enhanced medals for top finishers across various age categories.
What to expect
- - Enjoy a challenging course through beautiful Lakeland Park.
- - Dress in your favorite holiday attire for a festive start to your Fourth of July.
- - Compete for medals awarded to top finishers in both the 4-mile and 1-mile distances.
Standout details
- Family-friendly event
- Challenging course through Lakeland Park
- Dress in holiday attire
- Medals for top finishers
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 2:59 PM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
- 4 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 3:59 PM CDT · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingDistance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.
The course
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From the organizer
Join us for a family friendly, challenging course through the beautiful Lakeland Park in Canton, Illinois. Dress in your favorite holiday attire and get in your exercise before enjoying your holiday event! This is our "anniversary" year and we are planning for an exciting event! Bigger and better medals for the top 3 males and females in each age category for the 4 mile run. We will also give out medals for the top 3 finishers in the 1 mile (male or female).
Register by June 13 to guarantee a race shirt!
Race packet pickup will be on race day starting at 7:15am. Race fee will be increased by $10 the day of the event (cash or check only accepted on race day).
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