Freedom Four Miler

 

Book Your 2027 Fourth of July

Race, walk, jog, cheer, and celebrate before East Longmeadow’s July 4th Parade.

July 4th Race Tradition

The Legendary Freedom Four Miler Road Race

Join us in East Longmeadow for the 3rd Annual Freedom Four Miler Road Race, now featuring the new Freedom Family 2-Miler.

Four Miler Road Race Family 2-Miler

This special July 4th event was created to bring our community together in celebration of freedom, fitness, patriotism, family, and the proud traditions that make East Longmeadow’s Independence Day so memorable.

Taking place immediately before the largest July 4th Parade in New England, this race gives runners, walkers, families, and spectators a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be part of the excitement before one of the area’s most beloved holiday parades kicks off.

Whether you are racing for prize money in the Freedom Four Miler, jogging with friends, walking with family, or showing off your most patriotic outfit, this event is built for every pace, from the fastest runners to families looking for a festive start to the Fourth.

Come ready for either challenge and bring your best red, white, and blue spirit.

  Event Options

Choose Your July 4th Challenge

Race for the podium, jog with friends, or walk with family before the parade begins.

Competitive Road Race

Freedom Four Miler Road Race

The Freedom Four Miler is the highly competitive 4-mile road race through the streets of East Longmeadow. Runners will race along the same fan-filled streets that will soon welcome the July 4th Parade.

This event includes overall prize money, age-group prize money, and special awards.

New Family Option

Freedom Family 2-Miler

The Freedom Family 2-Miler Walk/Jog is a shorter, family-friendly option for participants who want to be part of the Fourth of July celebration without completing the full 4-mile race.

This 2-mile event is perfect for families, casual joggers, walkers, kids, first-time participants, and anyone who wants a fun and festive way to start Independence Day.

  Prize Money

Run Fast. Celebrate Big.

Prize money will only be awarded to Freedom Four Miler Road Race participants.

Overall Fastest Times

Top Male & Female Finishers

Cash prizes are awarded to the fastest overall male and female finishers in the Freedom Four Miler.

Fastest Overall Time 1st$600 Male$600 FemaleFastest Overall Time 2nd$300 Male$300 FemaleFastest Overall Time 3rd$150 Male$150 Female

Age Group Awards

Each age-group winner, male and female, based on fastest time, will receive $100.

14 & Under 15 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 29 30 to 34 35 to 39...