Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 at 6:30pm
Join us for a Saturday evening run on the streets of Lenoir followed by Awards and an epic post-race party hosted by Liquid Roots Brewing Project! The course will take you by amazing public art, through charming neighborhoods and past iconic factories. This four mile route tours by five properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places and will challenge runners of all levels. The seventh annual Southern Sundown 4 Miler promises to continue to deliver cool swag, unique awards, solid beer and great live music. You don't want to miss it!
Every registered runner (21+) for the Southern Sundown 4 Miler receives a full pour of a Liquid Roots brew after the race!
Early Packet Pick Up:
Friday (8/15) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Liquid Roots Brewing)
Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up:
Saturday (8/16) 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm (Liquid Roots Brewing)
Southern Sundown 4 Miler Team Challenge
Both 4 Miler Individual and Team Challenge participants qualify for individual awards.
The primary purpose of SS4M is to promote a positive active lifestyle, to use running to foster a sense of community and healthy competition and to introduce the joy of running to people who have never considered it.
Because of this purpose, the Southern Sundown 4 Miler Team Challenge utilizes unique roster requirements that encourage runners from every age, gender and skill level to join up. We welcome coworkers, work out buddies, families, club members, running groups, whomever .............. to form a team and have fun competing in the SS4M Team Challenge. The winning team will receive a special team award and a $200 Check to their non profit or organization designated at sign in!
The Kids Fun Run Presented by UNC Ortho is for kids age 12 and younger. The race is a 1/2 mile course and begins and ends at the SS4M start / finish arch. Cost for the race is $5 and every participant receives a medal as they cross the finish line and a custom bib. This non-timed event will begin at 6:30 pm.
