Four on the Fourth
Date
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTLocation
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Distance
4 Mile
Quick take
A classic 4-mile Independence Day run in New Canaan, featuring a traditional course and online-only registration for a smooth start.
Race feel
- Festive
FestiveCelebrate Independence Day with the Four on the Fourth in New Canaan, CT. This beloved event returns to its traditional 4-mile out-and-back course, guiding runners up Oenoke and West Road. Starting from St. Mark's Church and finishing at the Nature Center driveway, it offers a familiar route for local runners. Plan for online registration, as in-person race day paper registration will not be available. A classic way to kick off your holiday.
What to expect
- Run a traditional 4-mile out-and-back course on Oenoke and West Road.
- Register online before or on race day; no in-person paper registration.
- Check in at designated stations, with an option for pre-race packet pickup.
Standout details
- Traditional 4-mile out and back course
- Held on Independence Day
- Online registration only
- Pre-race check-in available
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
254 finishers in 4 Miles
Ranked by chip time when available
Smaller finish counts move year to year; treat this snapshot as directional context.
Crowd
Comfortable field
254 4 Miles finishers. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
35:08
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 24:19.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 46% women and 54% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 4 Miles in 2025, this looks like a comfortable field: 254 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 35:08. The quicker front of the field averaged about 24:19. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 21:21 (male) and 26:50 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs22 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Overall | Female | Top 3 | 27:19 | posted division results |
| Male Overall | Male | Top 3 | 21:48 | posted division results |
| Female Masters | Female | Top 1 | 27:48 | posted division results |
| Male Masters | Male | Top 1 | 22:09 | posted division results |
Age-group cutoff times (18)
Showing every age-group cutoff row available for this year and distance.
Gender rows in this file: Female, Male.
| Age group | Gender | Division label | Top N | Cutoff | Field | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-14 | Female | Female 1 - 14 | Top 3 | 39:40 | 4 | posted division results |
| 1-14 | Male | Male 1 - 14 | Top 3 | 32:30 | 16 | posted division results |
| 15-19 | Female | Female 15 - 19 | Top 3 | 28:59 | 13 | posted division results |
| 15-19 | Male | Male 15 - 19 | Top 3 | 27:13 | 12 | posted division results |
| 20-29 | Female | Female 20 - 29 | Top 3 | 32:32 | 19 | posted division results |
| 20-29 | Male | Male 20 - 29 | Top 3 | 27:09 | 7 | posted division results |
| 30-39 | Female | Female 30 - 39 | Top 3 | 28:29 | 23 | posted division results |
| 30-39 | Male | Male 30 - 39 | Top 3 | 23:24 | 21 | posted division results |
| 40-49 | Female | Female 40 - 49 | Top 3 | 29:30 | 27 | posted division results |
| 40-49 | Male | Male 40 - 49 | Top 3 | 25:33 | 24 | posted division results |
| 50-59 | Female | Female 50 - 59 | Top 3 | 30:06 | 15 | posted division results |
| 50-59 | Male | Male 50 - 59 | Top 3 | 27:08 | 26 | posted division results |
| 60-69 | Female | Female 60 - 69 | Top 3 | 38:11 | 11 | posted division results |
| 60-69 | Male | Male 60 - 69 | Top 3 | 30:28 | 15 | posted division results |
| 70-79 | Female | Female 70 - 79 | Top 3 | 53:19 | 2 | posted division results |
| 70-79 | Male | Male 70 - 79 | Top 3 | 42:22 | 7 | posted division results |
| 80-89 | Male | Male 80 - 89 | Top 3 | 1:04:59 | 3 | posted division results |
| 90-99 | Male | Male 90 - 99 | Top 3 | 1:07:13 | 1 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Miles | 2025 | 254 | 35:08 | 35:50 | 24:19 | 21:21 / 26:50 |
Last summary update: May 3, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
The 4 on the 4th is back! We're returning to our traditional 4-mile out and back course up Oenoke and West Road, starting from St. Mark's Church and finishing in the Nature Center driveway. One definite change: No in-person race day paper registration!
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Online registration will remain open until the 8 AM start time. Register at home prior to the race, or on your phone when you arrive at the race site, then go to the check-in stations (one for those who ordered shirts, the other for "shirtless" entrants). There will be pre-race check-in at Darien Running Company Thursday July 3 from 3 to 6 PM (not 2-5 as originally posted).