Sun, Apr 11, 2027

Emmaus 4 Mile Classic

Emmaus, PA

Opens Nov 14, 2026Annual since at least 2026

4 Miles1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after Feb 14, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Emmaus 4 Mile Classic

The course winds through residential neighborhoods on road, passing the kinds of tree-lined streets that feel genuinely quiet on a race morning. It starts and finishes at the high school, so parking and the start area are in the same place. The route is not hilly enough to be a challenge race, but it is not flat enough to ignore either.

The start area at the high school means indoor bathrooms before the gun, which is worth knowing on a cold spring morning. Post-race refreshments are on site. Timing is handled by a professional company, so results come back quickly.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

4 Miles · 2026 results

194finishers

20:23winner

37:10median

1:10:21cutoff

Top 3: John Tolbert (20:23) · Chayce Macknair (21:15) · Andrew Ferretti (21:29)

The Emmaus 4 Mile Classic has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

4 Miles4/11/2027 09:30$30

1 Mile4/11/2027 08:30Free

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Common Questions About the Emmaus 4 Mile Classic

Will I finish last at the Emmaus 4 Mile Classic?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 37:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:10:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Emmaus 4 Mile Classic a good first 4 Miles?

It is a small race (194 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Emmaus 4 Mile Classic?

The 4 Miles winner ran 20:23 while the median finisher took 37:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.