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Ward Parkway Four on the 4th

📅 July 4, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Kansas City · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

4 mi2.5 mi

About

The Ward Parkway Four on the 4th celebrates Independence Day in Kansas City on July 4, 2027, on iconic Ward Parkway, with a 4-mile run (6.4 km) and a 4K (2.5 miles), both starting at 7:30 a.m., plus the Little Firecracker Kids Fun Run at 7:10 a.m.

Participants run or walk in their most patriotic outfits, and wearing red, white and blue is a must to make the most of the experience at the finish line. Every finisher receives a bold, charming medal as a keepsake of this festive celebration of freedom and fun on the pavement.

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