Yell County Freedom 4-Miler

About the Event

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at the Yell County Freedom 4-Miler

Kick off your 4th of July with a historic stride! This year, Dardanelle is pulling out all the stops for a massive, family-friendly Independence Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park—and we are starting the day on the right foot.

Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking for a morning walk with the family, come out for the inaugural Yell County Freedom 4-Miler as we celebrate 250 years of American liberty!

Race Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM sharp
📍 Start & Finish: Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park
🏃‍♂️ Route: Lace up for a beautiful 4-mile loop following our brand-new city trail all the way to the Dardanelle Community Center and back.

Packet Pickup and Same Day Registration will be from 6:00a-6:45a with the race beginning promptly at 7a.

🎉 Stick Around for the Main Event! The fun doesn't stop at the finish line. Veterans Park will be buzzing all day long with incredible festivities for the whole family:

💦 Cool Off: Slide down the state’s largest community slip 'n slide!
🍔 Eat & Groove: Grab a bite from local food trucks and enjoy live music from bands.
🎆 The Grand Finale: End the night with our biggest aerial fireworks display yet, featuring an expanded budget for an unforgettable show over the water!

Planning your day? Don't forget to check out nearby Lake Dardanelle and Mount Nebo State Parks for daytime nature walks and community bike parades!

See you at the starting line! 🥇

Races Offered

Yell County Freedom 4-Miler Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 4 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$35.00

Yell County Freedom 4-Miler Walk

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 4 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$35.00

Yell County Freedom Kids Fun Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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08:30

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Dardanelle.

thermostat Temperature

22.9° / 33.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

25.8° / 36.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 3m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:10

nightlight Sunset

20:25

About Dardanelle

Learn more about the host city, Dardanelle.

Dardanelle is a city in northeast Yell County, Arkansas, United States. Its population was 4,517 at the 2020 census. Along with Danville, it serves as a county seat for Yell County. It is located near Lake Dardanelle. Dardanelle is part of the Russellville micropolitan statistical area.