Four on the Fourth 2026 — New Canaan, CT

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
New Canaan, CT
Venue
St. Mark's Church
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $40.00
Events
4 Mile Run
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The 4 on the 4th is back! We're returning to our traditional 4-mile out and back course up Oenoke and West Road, starting from St. Mark's Church and finishing in the Nature Center driveway. One definite change: No in-person race day paper registration! Online registration will remain open until the 8 AM start time. Register at home prior to the race, or on your phone when you arrive at the race site, then go to the check-in station. There will be pre-race check-in at Darien Running Company Friday July 3 from 3 to 6 PM (not 2-5 as originally posted).

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Four on the Fourth 2026 — New Canaan, CT

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to New Canaan, CT. 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
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
  • Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
  • 24/7 real-time support

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