Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Southern Sundown 4 Miler

Lenoir, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

4 Miles0.5 Miles1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Aug 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Southern Sundown 4 Miler

The course runs through downtown Lenoir on roads, passing public murals, older residential streets, and factory buildings that date back generations. Several properties along the route carry historic designations, so there is genuine history underfoot. The terrain is road, and the variety of surroundings keeps you looking around.

The race starts and finishes at Liquid Roots Brewing Project, which also hosts the post-race party. Packet pickup runs the evening before at the brewery, with additional pickup on race day before the start. Live music plays after the race, and runners of legal drinking age get a pour from the brewery.

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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

149finishers

23:20winner

37:47median

1:19:51cutoff

Top 3: Brent Kennicott (23:20) · Cesar Reyes (23:58) · Froilan Frutos (24:20)

The Southern Sundown 4 Miler has been held every year since at least 2022. 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 Miles8/15/2026 19:00$40

0.5 Miles8/15/2026 18:30$5

1 Mile8/15/2026 18:30$15

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Common Questions About the Southern Sundown 4 Miler

Will I finish last at the Southern Sundown 4 Miler?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 37:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:19:51, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Southern Sundown 4 Miler a good first 4 Miles?

It is a small race (149 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 Southern Sundown 4 Miler?

The 4 Miles winner ran 23:20 while the median finisher took 37:47. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.