Join us for this year's 2nd Freedom Four Miler road race in East Longmeadow! The race will take place immediately prior to the Annual East Longmeadow July 4th Parade to give you the opportunity to run in your most patriotic running outfit EVER along the fan-filled parade streets! **See the course below** Prize Money as follows: 1st Place Male & Female: $1,250 2nd Place Male & Female: $750 3rd Place Male & Female: $500 Special Bonus Prize for the Runner who comes in 250th place to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S.A. PRIZE BASKET AWARDED TO THE MOST PATRIOTIC PARTICIPANT! Due to time constrictions in coordination with the East Longmeadow parade, there will be a 60 minute cut-off time. The course will have a sweeper to ensure all cones have been cleared and that there are no remaining runners on the route prior to the parade start. Check-in will end precisely at 9:25AM (NO EXCEPTIONS). We cannot delay the start of the race due to the very tight timeline prior to the beginning of th
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Fourth of July Freedom Four Miler 2026 — East Longmeadow, MA
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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 East Longmeadow, MA.
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
