Ward Parkway Four on the 4th - Kansas City, Missouri - Running

The Ward Parkway Four on the 4th is a Running race in Kansas City, Missouri consisting of a Kids Run/Fun Run.

Throw on that red, white, and blue this 4th of July and join us for Uncle Sam's favorite race a Four on the 4th! Starting at 7:30AM on July 4th, we'll run/walk 4 miles along Ward Parkway to celebrate Independence Day. Participants receive a tech shirt, festive giveaways, patriotic snacks, and finisher medals as bold and charming as the American dream!

Running or walking is fine, celebrating afterwards is the payoff! Once you finish, pick up a root beer float, check your results and watch the kids run the fun run. We'll have a photo backdrop (with props) for that ideal July 4th photo, plenty of giveaways from our Sponsors (fresh juice included!) and food.

There will be an approximately 200 yard Kids Fun Run, that starts at 8:45AM, or after the last 4 mile runner crosses the finish line. Fun Run participants receive a short sleeve cotton race shirt, medal and goodie bag.

Kids Fun Run: For ages 12 & under. Fun Run will start as soon as the last 4 Mile participant crosses the finish line. The Kids Fun Run will not be timed. Shirt not included in Kids Fun Run Registration (additional shirts will be available for purchase). All Kids Fun Run participants will receive a finisher's medal!