Events
Location - 8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
· 7:10 AM - Little Kid's Firecracker Run
· 7:30 AM - 4 Mile and 4 Kilometer Run
All participants receive:
· short sleeve t-shirt
· finisher medal
· Free photos
* Participants may purchase a traditional metal finisher medal when they register!
Parking
Plan to arrive via State Line Rd. (Ward Parkway will be closed for the race).
Results
Your start time is recorded when you cross the starting line by the chip on the back of your bib. There is no need to pass people until you cross the start line. Be sure to attach your bib correctly, on the FRONT of your shirt, above your waist, the numbers horizontal not vertical. The results tent will be close to the finish line where you can enter your bib number into the computers to find your results.
Awards
All participants receive a finisher medal.
Age group awards for the 4K and 4Mi 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
The Awards Tent will be located within the Finish Line Festival area close to the DJ. If you placed in the top 3 overall or in your age group, go to the “Awards Tent” immediately to claim your award. Don’t have time for that? Friends can pick up awards for you. Awards will not be mailed.
Photos
Look for the photo op area where you will find a backdrop. Post your photos on social media with the hash tag #4onthe4th. Pictures from the event will be posted 24 hours after the race!
Strollers Welcome
Strollers are welcome. Be sure to not block any runners trying to get past you.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registration fees are not refundable under any circumstance. Registrations cannot be transferred to another year or another race. Race registrations can be transferred to another participant or to another distance.
If this race is cancelled for any reason, all registered participants will automatically become virtual runners. If the race is postponed, all participants will be registered for the new date. Shirts, medals, and swag will be available for pick up.
The Race Director reserves the right to modify or cancel the race or course for safety concerns, road condition, permit concerns or natural disaster. Each athlete must accept this risk of their entry fee paid. Registration fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting in advance of the race date, including course preparation, race supplies, permits and administration. Every effort will be made to produce a fair and safe event for all participants. Any decision made that impacts the race date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety, sustainability and manageability.
If you want to be guaranteed a refund, purchase race insurance for yourself. Travel insurance companies will cover your race registration and any travel costs you might have.
Weather
The event will not be cancelled because of rain, snow or extreme temperature.
If there is lightning, the event will be postponed for a minimum of 10 minutes until no signs of the storm are present. Participants should seek shelter in their vehicles or a nearby building if available. If lightning continues 10 minutes after the scheduled event start, the race will be subject to cancellation. The race will be canceled in the event of a tornado warning.
Questions
E-mail us at guemmerathletics@gmail.com.
Note: No motorized vehicles, roller blades, bikes or dogs will be allowed on the course as our insurance policy does not cover these. Protection will be provided at all intersections by volunteers or the Kansas City Police Department.
