Early packet pickup for the 20th anniversary Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th begins on Saturday, June 28, at Fleet Feet Elmhurst, 124 E. Schiller St., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Packet pickup will resume at Fleet Feet on Wednesday, July 2 (11 a.m to 6 p.m.) and Thursday, July 3 (11 a.m to 4 p.m.), and will be available at the Elmhurst University venue on race morning, July 4 (5:45 a.m.)
In-person race registration also will be available at these times if the 4-mile and Kids 1K (ages 5-12) aren’t sold out.
“With this being the 20th, entry numbers are trending ahead of past years for this great community event,” said race director Bob Richards of the Elmhurst Running Club. “Our early start (7:15 a.m for the 4-mile, 8:20 for the Kids race) gives runners a chance to race and celebrate right here in Elmhurst and still have plenty of time for other holiday plans later in the day.”
The chip-timed 4 on the 4th races start and finish between Elmhurst University and Wilder Park on Prospect Avenue. The 4-mile route includes neigborhoods and the City Centre. The Kids1K is entirely on Prospect. The events will include participants aged 5 through 90. All Kids 1K participants will receive finishing medals.
Founded in 2005 with one COVID cancellation, the event draws participants from Elmhurst and beyond, including 11 states this year, and contributes to local charities each year.
For race information and to register, go to 4on4th.run.