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Ward Parkway Four on the
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Ward Parkway Four on the

Kansas City, Missouri, United States View on map
Jul 04, 2027 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Get ready to rock the most patriotic gear you've got because this 4th of July, we're throwing the ultimate party on the pavement – Four on the 4th! Lace up those running shoes or take a leisurely stroll for 4 glorious miles along the iconic Ward Parkway, all while soaking in the spirit of Independence Day.

Sporting the classic red, white, and blue is not just an option; it's practically a requirement! Picture yourself crossing that finish line with the wind in your hair, clad in a shirt that screams "I love America," and a finisher medal so bold and charming, it's practically the embodiment of the American dream itself.

Don't let FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) get the best of you – grab your spot at Uncle Sam's favorite race and make this 4th of July unforgettable. Because when it comes to celebrating freedom, nothing beats Four on the 4th!

Pick your distance

Running

4 Mile Run

Jul 04, 2027 6.4K 7:30 AM
$30.00
Open

4K

Jul 04, 2027 4K 7:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Little Firecracker Kids Fun Run

Jul 04, 2027 Little Firecracker Kids Fun Run 7:10 AM
$12.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Kansas City, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 21.4° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 31.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 38.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
4.2mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
71.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 4, 2027 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 4, 2027 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 50m

The sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 8:47 PM local time (CDT) in Kansas City on July 4, 2027 — 14h 50m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 110 Kansas City events

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