Sun, Jul 4, 2027

Four on the 4th

HUDSON, OH

Opens Dec 1, 2026Annual since at least 2021

4 Miles2 Miles

About the Four on the 4th

The course runs through downtown Hudson on flat, straight roads, passing historic storefronts and well-kept residential streets. The architecture gives it a classic small-town Main Street feel, and because the route winds through the shopping and restaurant district, there are plenty of spots where people naturally gather to watch.

Both distances start from Hudson Springs Park. The course is stroller-friendly, and the Independence Day timing means the crowd leans toward families out early before the rest of the holiday kicks in.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

4 Miles · 2026 results

396finishers

21:28winner

37:23median

1:15:23cutoff

Top 3: Crew Mcdaniel (21:28) · Bryan Buckalew (21:54) · Paul Casavant (21:59)

2 Miles · 2026 results

198finishers

12:39winner

22:29median

50:53cutoff

Top 3: Cameron Knuth (12:39) · Ethan Baxter (13:38) · Cody Summers (14:32)

The Four on the 4th has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Sep 20, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

4 Miles7/4/2027 09:15$35

2 Miles7/4/2027 08:30$20

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Common Questions About the Four on the 4th

Will I finish last at the Four on the 4th?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 37:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:15:23, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Four on the 4th a good first 4 Miles?

A field of 396 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Four on the 4th?

The 4 Miles winner ran 21:28 while the median finisher took 37:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.