ASICS Independence Day 4-Miler presented by Independent Brewing Company

Join us for our annual Independence Day celebration - the ASICS Independence Day 4-Miler presented by Independent Brewing Company! Come out in your red, white & blue, run the Ma & Pa Trail, and end at Independent Brewing Company where the first beer is included with race registration for those 21+.

Manage Registration Options:

Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
To manage: click on "manage registration" to the right of the race listing and select what you want to manage from top menu.

Defer My Entry to Next Year's Race - cut off is 7/5; $17.90 through 6/22; $33.80 through 7/5.
Transfer My Entry to Another Individual - cut off is 7/5. No processing fee to transfer.
Change My Shirt Size - once Packet Pick-ups begin changes can be made at Packet Pick-up (subject to availability)
Resend Confirmation Email

REFUND, DEFERRAL, TRANSFER, AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

We want to be completely transparent with our policies regarding refunds, deferrals, and cancellations. If you are interested in signing up for this race please read this section carefully prior to registering. All interested participants will be shown these policies during the registration process and must agree to adhere to them in order to be admitted to the event.

Refunds

Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignup) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, staffing, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.

Deferrals

We offer the option for registrants to defer their entry to the following year's event based on Charm City Run's General Deferral fee schedule:

Until June 22, 2025 (2 weeks prior to race day) - $17.90
June 23, 2025 - July 5, 2025 (within 2 weeks of race day) - $33.80. 

Registrants may defer their entry by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

Transfers

We offer the option for registrants to transfer their entry to another eligible participant up to July 5, 2025. After this deadline passes we are unable to allow transfers as race materials have been received and prepped for the event. Again, to be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy. Registrants may transfer their entry to another registrant by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

Cancellation

2020 showed just how unpredictable our world can be, and the running industry was certainly no exception. We know that it's important to have as much information at your disposal when making a decision whether to sign up for a race or not, and we want you to know exactly what your options will be should the 2025 in-person race not be able to take place as originally planned. Our regular cancellation policy found here covers scenarios that could prompt the cancellation of an event including weather, local emergencies, public health emergencies, etc. If you have any questions about our cancellation policy please email us at events@charmcityrun.com PRIOR to registering.

REFUND, DEFERRAL, TRANSFER, AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

We want to be completely transparent with our policies regarding refunds, deferrals, and cancellations. If you are interested in signing up for this race please read this section carefully prior to registering. All interested participants will be shown these policies during the registration process and must agree to adhere to them in order to be admitted to the event.

Refunds

Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignup) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, staffing, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.

Deferrals

We offer the option for registrants to defer their entry to the following year's event based on Charm City Run's General Deferral fee schedule:

Until June 22, 2025 (2 weeks prior to race day) - $17.90
June 23, 2025 - July 5, 2025 (within 2 weeks of race day) - $33.80. 

Registrants may defer their entry by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

Transfers

We offer the option for registrants to transfer their entry to another eligible participant up to July 5, 2025. After this deadline passes we are unable to allow transfers as race materials have been received and prepped for the event. Again, to be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy. Registrants may transfer their entry to another registrant by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

Cancellation

2020 showed just how unpredictable our world can be, and the running industry was certainly no exception. We know that it's important to have as much information at your disposal when making a decision whether to sign up for a race or not, and we want you to know exactly what your options will be should the 2025 in-person race not be able to take place as originally planned. Our regular cancellation policy found here covers scenarios that could prompt the cancellation of an event including weather, local emergencies, public health emergencies, etc. If you have any questions about our cancellation policy please email us at events@charmcityrun.com PRIOR to registering.

PACKET PICKUP

Saturday, July 5th from 10AM – 2PM
Charm City Run - Bel Air
126 S Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014

Sunday, July 6th from 6:30AM - 7:45AM
Ma & Pa Trail
323 Williams Street
Bel Air, MD US 21014

*Packet Pickup locations and times are subject to change. Final Packet Pickup information will be sent in pre-race emails.

If you would like to pick up someone else's packet you must present their pre-race email that contains their QR code. We appreciate your cooperation with this

WANT TO RUN FOR FREE? WITH OUR REFERRAL PROGRAM YOU CAN HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDED!

Here is how it works:

1. Register online for the ASICS Independence Day 4-Miler presented by Independent Brewing Company.
2. Receive a unique referral link via your confirmation page and email.
3. Share this link with your friends, family or post on social media.
4. After 5 registrants sign up using your unique referral link you will automatically receive a refund of your registration fee.

AMENITIES

• ASICS technical race tank-top 
• Souvenir pint glass
• One beer included for those 21+ at Independent Brewing Company
• Hot Breakfast

COURSE

The 4 mile course starts and finishes at the William Street entrance of the Ma & Pa Trail. The course is an out-and-back on the Ma & Pa Trail.

Course map subject to change. Please note: Strollers are not permitted on the course as parts of the course are very narrow.

AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the top three male, female and non-binary finishers overall, as well as the top male, female and non-binary masters finisher (40+).

Awards will also be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over.

Please note: Awards are offered for the in-person event only. There will be no overall or age-group awards for the virtual run.

POST-RACE FESTIVITIES

Please join us at the Independent Brewing Company (just down the street at 418 Main Street in Bel Air) after the race for our awards ceremony and a fun post race-party with breakfast. Your first beer is included with your registration for runners 21+. 

CHARM CITY RUN TRAINING GROUPS

For more information about Charm City Run Training Groups click here.

VIRTUAL OPTION

We have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local, or are unable to attend the in-person race.  Here's how the virtual race works:

• Register for the virtual event, and sign up for text or e-mail notifications
• Your race swag will be available for pickup at our Friday packet pickup or can be mailed to you at no additional cost. Virtual race materials will be mailed starting on July 8th.
• You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the race "starts" on July 5th.
• Run your race and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by July 6th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time). Results update in real time as people submit their times. Be sure to take a selfie and post on social media with the hashtag #charmcityrun.
• Sit back and enjoy a cool drink in your fancy pint glass :)

*Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards.

BENEFICIARY: CHESAPEAKE CANCER ALLIANCE

Chesapeake Cancer Alliance (CCA) in Harford County was formed in July, 2003 when a group of friends interested in improving the quality of life for cancer patients in their own community, committed to raise funds to provide such services. Understanding that facing cancer can be one of the most significant challenges a person encounters, the CCA was determined to provide the best support services available.

Together, CCA and The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation raise funds through individual and group fundraising projects, business and corporate sponsorships, memorials and donations from the community. CCA is affiliated with The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation to provide philanthropic support for programs offered by Cancer LifeNet at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, the Upper Chesapeake Health Breast Care Center and the Kaufman Cancer Center at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH).

Want to help out? We couldn't do it without our many volunteers! There are lots of opportunities to get involved at the Independence Day 4 Miler presented by Independent Brewing Company. Click here to learn more and sign up. Don't forget - volunteers are eligible for our Volunteer Incentive Program where you can earn free entries to your favorite Charm City Run races!

The ASICS Independence Day 4-Miler presented by Independent Brewing Company is owned and operated by Charm City Run Events, a race management and production company located in the Baltimore region with races throughout the state of Maryland. Charm City Run Events is committed to providing a unique and supportive race environment to participants of all faces and paces. Like most runners, we live for the spirit of race day. We love watching friends cross their first finish line together and competitive runners hitting that PR. We also love the celebration afterwards (especially if there's a free beer at the finish!). From 5Ks to Half Marathons, Charm City Run Events offers some of the best in racing in the Mid-Atlantic region! For more information, please click here.

With eight store locations around Maryland, Charm City Run is a Running & Walking Specialty company that is committed to fitting every customer in the "right" shoe.  If you are training for your next event or just looking for something comfortable to wear day-to-day stop in and check us out! Learn more at charmcityrun.com.

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