LAR's 4 for the Fourth

LAR's 4 for the Fourth

Lake Area Runners presents 4 for the Fourth! Lake Area Runner's hottest race of the year!! Come help us celebrate our nation's independence by running 4 miles for the 4th of July! This course is flat and fast, out and back race along the scenic Lakeshore Drive. This event is open to both walkers and runners! When we say it is our hottest race, we mean it literally. Please hydrate well prior to event.

Date and time: Friday, July 4, 2025 @7:00 am CDT

Location: Police Jury Parking Lot @ the corner of Lakeshore Drive and Gill Street, 1110 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Registration Fees:
$35 = Thursday, March 13, 2025 thru Sunday, June 15, 2025
$40 = Monday, June 16, 2025 thru Wednesday, July 2, 2025
$45 = Thursday, July 3, 2025 and Friday, July 4, 2025 (online only)
Ages 5-9: $5
Ages 65+: Free

Packet Pickup:
Thursday, July 3rd: 12:30PM - 5:00PM at Southern Specialty Products, 615 E. Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Friday, July 4th: 6:00AM - 6:30AM at the race location

Race Day Schedule:
6:00AM- Packet pickup and race day registration opens
6:30AM- Packet pickup and race day registration closes
6:45AM- Pre race meeting
7:00AM- Race begins
7:45AM- Post race food, beverages, music begins
9:00AM- Approximate time for awards

Awards:
Overall: Top male and Top female
Age Group: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in 10-year age groups

T-Shirts: Provided to registered participants (except ages 5-9 & 65+), guaranteed for those registered before June 13th. Additional shirts can be purchased for $18.