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 in the excitement of the Arnold Mills Road Race on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in beautiful Cumberland, Rhode Island! This cherished four-mile race has been a beloved tradition for over 50 years, attracting around 500 enthusiastic participants each year. The race features a moderately-challenging course that winds through the scenic rural community, perfectly timed to coincide with the town's festive Fourth of July parade.

Runners of all ages are welcome, with special pricing for participants 18 and under. Registration options are available online until July 3rd, with on-site registration also offered on race day. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. near the Cumberland Fire Department - Station 5, making it a fantastic way to celebrate Independence Day! With a rich history that includes participation from U.S. Olympians and local legends, the Arnold Mills Road Race is an event you wonโ€™t want to miss. So lace up your running shoes, grab your friends and family, and be part of this vibrant community celebration!

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

* $25 for 18 and under participants
* $25 until May 31st
* $30 until July 3rd (Online registration closes at 2pm on July 3rd)
* $35 at packet pickup or on race day and onsite July 3rd.

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE THURSDAY 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

    OPENS 01 JAN 26

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

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