Mighty Four Miler – To Benefit the Riley Howell Foundation Fund, Presented by The Corner Kitchen

Live & Virtual

November 15-December 31, 2022 – $35
January 1-March 14 – $40
March 15 – Race Day – $45

Friday, March 31 – 4:00-6:00 PM – Wells Event Center (33 Wells Events Way, Waynesville)

Saturday, April 1 – 6:00-8:00 AM – Wells Event Center

Those choosing the virtual option will have their shirt mailed to them after the event. 

The race will begin at the corner of Main Street & Branner Avenue, next to The Mountaineer and will finish on Boundary Street.

The Mighty 4 Miler course includes parts of Waynesville and Hazelwood.

Course Map/Elevation Chart

Turn-By-Turn Directions

Virtual Option

Those not able to be at the event in person may choose the virtual option as a way to participate in the race.  Simply, run or walk a 4-mile course in your area on or near event day.  You will receive your shirt and finisher medal in the mail after event day.

Photos, Courtesy of Paul King

2023 Batch 1

2023 Batch 2

2023 Batch 3

2023 Batch 4

2022 4 Miler

Swag

All runners registered by March 21 are guaranteed to receive a race shirt.  Any registrations after this date will be based on availability.

All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher medal at the finish line.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome for the 2022 event.

We will be holding our traditional post-race party near the finish line on Boundary Street, including water and light snacks and the award ceremony at approximately 9:30 AM.

All weekend, Frog Level Brewing will be providing a complimentary beer to all of-age participants.  Simply use the Glory Hound stub on your race number to redeem it.

The Riley Howell Foundation Fund is hosting “Biscuits and Beer” from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Frog Log Brewing event space for all racers and volunteers.

All finishers will receive a commemorative award at the finish line.

Special pottery awards from Mud Dabbers Pottery will be presented to the top three male and female finishers for  Overall finishers and First place Masters (40 & Over) in each race.

Age group awards will go to the first, second and third male and female in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over. No double dipping!

Please plan on being present for the awards ceremony or make arrangements for someone else to pick up your award.  They are fragile and cannot be mailed.

The race will utilize chip timing. A timing chip will be on the back of your race bib, which should be worn on your front and visible at all times during the race.

Your time will start when you cross the start line and end when you cross the finish line.

Leashed dogs, that are up to date on their vaccinations and are well behaved are welcome at this race.

All racers are encourage to park in the Haywood County Courthouse parking deck on Branner Avenue.

Glory Hound Events has a NO REFUND policy. 

Transfers

To transfer your registration to another person please follow these steps:

1. Click on ‘My Account’ when logged into EnMotive
2. Go to your “Registrations” view and find the Registration you’d like to Transfer
3. Click on the action icon in the top right corner of the registration field
4. Select ‘Transfer Registration’
5. Enter the email address of the person you want to transfer the registration to
6. That individual will receive an email notifying them of the transfer, and they’ll be instructed on how to accept it

• The transfer will only be valid for 48 hours, so be sure they accept quickly!

Transfers may be made up to the end of online registration but please allow time for the other person to accept it.

This is the only way transfers or the selling of bibs between participants will be allowed. Anyone who is discovered to have purchased or accepted another person’s bib without submitting this form will be disqualified and banned from future races.

2023 Overall Results 

2023 Age Group Results

2022 Overall Results

2022 Age Group Results

2021 Overall Results

2021 Age Group Results

Would you still like to be part of this great event but don’t want to run? Volunteering is the perfect way to do that. We have spots available as course marshals and at the course aid stations. Please email greg@gloryhoundevents.com if you are interested in volunteering yourself or have a group that wants to staff one of our aid stations.