Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Race For The Birthplace 4 Miles

Limestone, TN

Opens Aug 25, 2026Annual since at least 2023

4 Miles

Entry is $17 now and rises to $22 after Oct 23, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

4 Miles · 2025 results

64finishers

23:53winner

42:36median

1:22:28cutoff

Top 3: Derek Gibson (23:53) · Brent Bueche (27:27) · Jeff Stracener (29:31)

The Race For The Birthplace 4 Miles has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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.

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Distances & Start Times

4 Miles11/7/2026 11:00$17

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Common Questions About the Race For The Birthplace 4 Miles

Will I finish last at the Race For The Birthplace 4 Miles?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 42:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:22:28, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Race For The Birthplace 4 Miles a good first 4 Miles?

It is a small race (64 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 Race For The Birthplace 4 Miles?

The 4 Miles winner ran 23:53 while the median finisher took 42:36. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.