Festive family fun to kick off the Independence Day celebrations! Join us at the biggest patriotic party in the Sarasota area for a festive 4 Mile Race around the lake at Nathan Benderson Park, just before sunset and the annual fireworks display. Experience the feel of a major race with crowds cheering you on as you celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic themed race just before sundown. All participants will receive a race shirt, finisher's medal, glow gear and the support of a cheering crowd all along the lake at Nathan Benderson Park. Top 100 male and 100 female finishers will be awarded a commemorative prize. Bands at the starting and finish line, plus food and beverages at the after party a spectacular fireworks show make this race an event not to be missed. Come early for the Kids' Dashes at 6:30pm and get the whole family involved in the summer fun.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Fireworks 4 Miler Closed
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Sunset 4 miles around the lake for chip-timed runners! Gun starts at 7pm and all participants receive a chip timed bib, race shirt, finisher's medal and glow gear!
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Kids Dash Closed
Kids' Dash Distances (by age): 100 Meters (3-4 years old) 200 Meters (5-6 years old) 400 Meters (7-9 Years old) 800 Meters (10-12 Years Old). Kids 12 and under participating in the 5K can run the Kids Dash for free!
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$20.00Jan 12 - Jul 3
4 Mile Walk Closed
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Walk the 4 mile course at your own pace and join in the fireworks festivities after the race. Walkers will be untimed, but still receive a race shirt and finisher's medal!
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$20.00Jan 12 – May 31
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$25.00Jun 1 – Jun 30
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$30.00Jul 1 – Jul 3
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Virtual 4 Miler Closed
Can't make it out on race day, but still want to participate? Run the Virtual 4 Miler and receive the finisher's medal and official race shirt. Virtual participants are not eligible for top finisher prizes. *Virtual participants who sign up after June 26th may receive their packet after July 3rd. Participants registering after June 26th may receive their race packet after July 3rd. Please note virtual packets can only be shipped within the United States, international shipping is not available at this time.
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$40.00Jan 12 - Jul 3
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Packet Pick Up Schedule
Sunday June 30th 12pm-4pm
Monday July 1st 12pm-7pm
Tuesday July 2nd 12pm-7pm
Race Day at Nathan Benderson Park
Wednesday July 3rd 4pm-7pm
Race Day Schedule
4:00pm: Parking Opens. Parking is $5 per vehicle in the park, or free on the south and west sides of the lake.
4pm-6:45pm: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
6:10pm: Kids Dash Warm Up
6:30pm: Kids Dash
6:30pm: Runner's Warm Up provided by GYM SRQ
7pm: 4 Mile Race Starts
7:30-11pm: After Party
9pm: Fireworks
Race Course
The course will start at the Finish Tower and travel north up to Cattleman Road. Runners will make a left at the road and then turn right back toward the lake near the playground. The course continues down the west side and south side of the lake, with a turn around just past the south east corner. After the turn around, participants will travel back to the finish line across the lake on the wave attenuator and finish near the tower and festival!
After Party
Music and a festive atmosphere as well as inflatable games and a zone for kids are planned on the island post race. The first band will take the stage at 7:15pm. Race participants will each have a ticket on their bib for a complimentary beverage (beer or soda) and a meal ticket for a hot dog and sides. Kids under 13 will also receive popsicles. Additional food vendors will be on site with food for purchase for both runners and spectators. Fireworks over the lake will launch at 9pm and race participants (and their guests!) will have a reserved section for seating, between the tower and the lake. The music and festival on the island will end at 11pm.
Holiday Race Challenge
Fireworks 4 Miler is the second of 3 races in the Holiday Race Challenge. Participate in all 3 races at Nathan Benderson Park and be awarded a special medal at the finish line of the final race. Register for the challenge prior to 3/16 and get an exclusive tri-blend long sleeve shirt celebrating the Holiday Challenge.
Learn more and sign up for the Challenge here!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Fit2Time
- fit2time@fit2run.com
- Phone
- +1 941-737-2316
