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See below for last years race info too.

July 4, 2026
8AM Start Rain or Shine

Kids Fun Run is held on July 3, 2026 - 4:30PM Start

AMENITIES

• First 500 registered runners get a free official 2026 t-shirt! Sizes not guaranteed after 6/25
• After June 24, online shirt orders are over. But, there will be a number of shirts for sale at the race bib and shirt pickup tables.
• LIVE / text / email results
• FREE finish line photos
• Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance

AWARDS

Award Ceremony will begin at approximately 9:15 AM near the finish line.

• 1st Place Overall Winner M/F – $500
• 2nd Place Overall Winner M/F – $400
• 3rd Place Overall Winner M/F – $300
• 4th Place Overall Winner M/F – $200
• 5th Place Overall Winner M/F – $100
• Top 3 Bridgton M/F – Local Gift Certificate
• Top 3 M/F finishers in each Age Group – Official BFF Coaster – 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
• CAMP AWARDS: 1st Place Girls/Boys Camp* (Top 5 will be listed by fastest average time; minimum of 5 to score)
• Top 2 Individual Girls/Boys* from all camps (Top 10 Girls/Boys will be listed)

*Top 5 Camps will be announced at the Awards Ceremony.

BENEFICIARY

To benefit The Bridgton Public Library & Local Non-Profits.

BIB PICKUP

EARLY BIB PICKUP: (White tents near finish line on Depot St)
- - July 2 from 3PM to 5PM
- - July 3 from 3PM to 6PM
- - Race Day July 4 from 6AM to 7:30AM

Register 3 weeks in advance for a personalized bib. Bib number required for pickup; use Self Lookup or Bib Lookup if needed. Last-minute registrants (within 24 hours) will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds.

COURSE

The 4 on the Fourth is a classic road race held each summer in the heart of Maine’s lake region. The race starts in town and takes runners through a beautiful rolling course with a mix of hills, fields, and lake views, ending with a fast fourth mile and an exhilarating finish.

VIEW THE COURSE: