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4 on the 4th!

Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location
Avon, NC
Kinnakeet Shores - 41184 Kinakeet Blvd., Avon, 27915
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4-mile run or walk on Hatteras Island, supporting local non-profits and enjoying a festive post-race party.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Kick off your Independence Day celebration with the 4 on the 4th! This 4-mile walk or run takes you through the beautiful Kinnakeet Shores in Avon, Hatteras Island. Enjoy a festive morning with a performance t-shirt, finisher's medal, and a post-race breakfast party. Your participation also supports local non-profits like Hatteras Island Meals, Hatteras Island CERT Team, and Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, making it a wonderful way to celebrate and give back to the community.

What to expect

  • A 4-mile walk or run through beautiful Kinnakeet Shores.
  • An eco-friendly cup, icy cold towel, finisher's medal, and performance t-shirt.
  • A delicious breakfast and post-race party, plus a 1776 (foot) dash for kids.

Standout details

  • 4-mile run or walk on Independence Day
  • Supports local Hatteras Island non-profits
  • Finisher's medal and performance t-shirt
  • Post-race breakfast party and kids' dash

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 4 Miles

    Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $43.40

    Opens Mar 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 1776 Dash (about a third of a mile)

    Fri, Jul 3, 8:00 AM EDT · From $16.90

    Opens Mar 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Join us for our 2nd annual 4th of July celebration with a four mile walk or run on Independence Day morning! Get the festivities started early and get some exercise while you're at it-have a blast!

Kick off America's birthday with a 4 mile jaunt on Hatteras Island through beautiful Kinnakeet Shores in Avon. All registered runners receive an eco-friendly cup for use on the course, an icy cold towel at the finish, a cool finisher's medal, a performance t-shirt and a delicious breakfast/post race party!  We are also offering a 1776 (foot) dash for the little ones!!

But wait...it gets even better!! Part of the B.I.G. mission is to help support local non-profits.  Our non-profit partners for this event are Hatteras Island Meals, Hatteras Island CERT Team and Chicamacomico Life Saving Station...so you can come and have a great time while helping your community!!!

What a perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend!

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