VINTON, Va. – The 14th annual Four on the 4th race, presented by Vinton Moose Lodge #1121, took place on Friday in the Town of Vinton.
The four-mile run started at 8 a.m. at the Vinton War Memorial, 814 E. Washington Avenue. The course featured a downhill start and scenic views of downtown Vinton, including the Vinton Farmer’s Market, Vineyard Station, and a Boys & Girls Club site at Vinton Baptist Church.
A Kids Fun Run followed at 9 a.m.
Proceeds from the race benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, which offers summer camps, academic support, mentoring and meals to youth ages 5 to 18 across nine locations in the region.
Rebekah Meadows, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, said, “It’s heartwarming to see our community come together on America’s birthday to race in support of local youth.”
The event typically draws more than 500 runners and raises over $30,000 annually to support programs for underserved youth in the Roanoke area.