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 the excitement at the Arnold Mills Road Race on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in beautiful Cumberland, Rhode Island! This beloved annual event has been a cherished tradition for over 50 years, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of around 500 participants each year. Runners will tackle a moderately challenging four-mile course that winds through the picturesque rural community, making it a perfect way to celebrate Independence Day.

The race kicks off at 9 a.m. near the Cumberland Fire Department - Station 5, with both youth and adult categories available. Early registrants can take advantage of discounted pricing, and on-site registration will also be offered. Don’t miss the chance to join the ranks of past champions, including U.S. Olympians and local legends, as you become part of this historic event. With packet pickup available the day before the race and ample parking options nearby, you can focus on what matters most: running your best and enjoying the festive atmosphere alongside fellow enthusiasts. Get ready for a memorable day filled with community spirit and athletic achievement!

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 over 700 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.
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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Location

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

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