Arnold Mills Road Race

  • Date Sat 4th July 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Cumberland, Rhode Island
  • Price $33.75
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Join us for the Arnold Mills Road Race on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in beautiful Cumberland, Rhode Island! This cherished event, celebrating over 50 years of tradition, features a thrilling four-mile race that attracts around 500 participants each year, including elite runners from across the region. Set against the backdrop of the town's festive Fourth of July parade, the race promises a fun and challenging experience for both seasoned athletes and casual runners.

Runners will gather at the Cumberland Fire Department - Station 5, located at 50 Arnold Mills Road, with the race commencing promptly at 9 a.m. Whether you're a youth participant under 18 or an adult, there are affordable registration options available, including on-site registration on race day. With a projected turnout of 800 to 1,000 runners this year, don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event. Make sure to arrive early, as parking is limited, and get ready to embrace the spirit of competition and camaraderie at the Arnold Mills Road Race!

Organiser's Description

For more than 50 years, the ARNOLD MILLS 4M ROAD RACE has been a staple event in Cumberland, RI. Held every Fourth of July holiday, the popular four-mile race draws an average of 500 participants each and every year to the starting line, including some top talent from throughout the state and often from beyond the borders. The race, which is run on a moderately-challenging course in a rural community, takes part in conjunction with the town's annual parade. In years past, U.S. Olympians Matt Centrowitz Sr. and Pete Pfitzinger, triathlon legend Karen Smyers, and RI marathon icon Bobby Doyle have made their marks at Arnold Mills. Become part of the tradition!

PRICING

YOUTH (AGE 18 AND YOUNGER)

* $25 until May 31
* $30 until July 3
* $35 on race day

ADULTS (AGE 19 AND OLDER)

* $30 until May 31
* $35 until July 3
* $40 on race day

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE FRIDAY, JULY 3 AT 6PM. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE ALSO BE AVAILABLE.

The race will begin promptly at 9 a.m. The race starts and finishes near the Cumberland Fire Department - Station 5, 50 Arnold Mills Road, Cumberland, RI. THERE WILL BE A PACKET PICKUP (BIB NUMBER, T-SHIRT) ON JULY 3 FROM 4-6 P.M.AT THE LODGE AT DIAMOND HILL, 4097 DIAMOND HILL ROAD, CUMBERLAND, RI. RACE DAY REGISTRATION AS WELL AS PACKET PICKUP FOR PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 7:30-8:45 A.M., AT THE CUMBERLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT.

We are expecting between 800 to 1,000 runners at this year's race, so please plan your time accordingly. Please arrive early as parking will be limited.

PARKING. There will be parking at the Community School, 15 Arnold Mills Road, and Quaker Road, both just a short distance from the race's start and finish line. We are expecting a record field this year. There will be additional parking at the Bentley Field complex, located on 3569 Diamond Hill Road. The complex is about a mile from the starting line.
Thanks again and good luck on race day!

Races

  • Four-Mile Run

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $33.75

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50 Arnold Mills Drive, Cumberland, 02864, RI, United States

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