Join us for our 3rd annual 4th of July celebration with a four mile walk or run on the Friday, July 3rd -the day before Independence Day! Get the festivities started early and get some exercise while you're at it-have a blast! Kick off America's birthday with a 4 mile jaunt on Hatteras Island through beautiful Kinnakeet Shores in Avon. All registered runners receive an eco-friendly cup for use on the course, an icy cold towel at the finish, a cool finisher's medal, a performance t-shirt and a delicious breakfast/post race party! We are also offering a 1776 (foot) dash for the little ones!! But wait...it gets even better!! Part of the B.I.G. mission is to help support local non-profits. Our non-profit partners for this event are Hatteras Island Meals, Hatteras Island CERT Team and Chicamacomico Life Saving Station...so you can come and have a great time while helping your community!!! Also this year we'll be helping Mighty Milly, our local 6 year old who is battling B Cell Leukemia. She and her family are in for a long 2-3 year battle. You Can support all of these beneficiaries on the donation link. What a perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend!
Hotels Near This Race
Find accommodation close to the start line in Avon, NC. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.
RaceHotelFinder earns a small commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Results are sorted by distance from the race venue.
Race weekend dates pre-loaded on Booking.com. RaceHotelFinder may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Avon, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
4 for the 4th! 2026 — Avon, NC takes place on July 3, 2026. The race is held in Avon, North Carolina.
Where is 4 for the 4th! 2026 — Avon, NC held?
4 for the 4th! 2026 — Avon, NC is held at Kinnakeet Shores - 41184 Kinakeet Blvd. in Avon, North Carolina.
Where can I find hotels near 4 for the 4th! 2026 — Avon, NC?
RaceHotelFinder shows hotels sorted by distance from the race venue in Avon. Use the map or list view on this page to compare options and book race weekend accommodation.
