St. Mark's Church, New Canaan CT
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Race Overview
The 4 on the 4th is back!
Course Information
- Distance: 4-mile out and back course
- Location: St. Mark's Church, New Canaan, CT
- Route: Up Oenoke and West Road
- Finish: Nature Center driveway
Registration Details
- Registration: No in-person race day paper registration!
- Online Registration: Open until 8 AM start time.
- How to Register: Register at home or on your phone upon arrival.
- Check-in: Go to the check-in station after registering.
Pre-Race Check-In
- Location: Darien Running Company
- Date: Friday, July 3
- Time: 3 to 6 PM
- Note: This is a time change from the original posting of 2-5 PM.
Additional Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Four on the Fourth Race Page.
Race-day essentials
Light, simple picks for a fast effort.
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Course Map
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