The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Little Compton, Rhode Island
- Price $18.50 - $44.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race, taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the picturesque town of Little Compton, Newport. This exciting event features a scenic 4.8-mile rural course that is flat and fast, perfect for runners of all levels. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, and participants will be timed using the advanced Mylaps-B Tag Timing system. Runners can stay hydrated with three water stations along the route, and medical assistance will be provided by local rescue teams.
Online registration is a breeze, with entry fees set at $35 until July 10th, and $40 on race day. Don't miss the chance to compete for fantastic merchandise prizes in various categories, including Junior, Open, Master, Senior, Veteran, and more. After the race, enjoy a vibrant summer country fair atmosphere with over 40 vendors, delicious food, live music, and fun games for kids. Plus, the first 500 entrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and unforgettable memories at the Little Compton Road Race!
Online registration is a breeze, with entry fees set at $35 until July 10th, and $40 on race day. Don't miss the chance to compete for fantastic merchandise prizes in various categories, including Junior, Open, Master, Senior, Veteran, and more. After the race, enjoy a vibrant summer country fair atmosphere with over 40 vendors, delicious food, live music, and fun games for kids. Plus, the first 500 entrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and unforgettable memories at the Little Compton Road Race!
Organiser's Description
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. NO PAPER REGISTRATION DAY OF EVENT ONLY ONLINE.
A SCENIC 4.8 MILE RURAL COURSE
Beginning with a 9:00 am start
Length: 4.8 miles course is flat and fast! Plus+ Mylaps-B Tag Timing. We have three water stations on the course.
Escorted by LCs finest. Medical assistance by LC rescue
Officially sanctioned and blessed by USATF. Please be reminded that according to USATF rules, strollers, baby joggers, dogs are not
allowed in the race.
PRIZES & CATEGORIES
GREAT MERCHANDISE PRIZES FOR THE TOP THREE IN EACH CATEGORY.
Junior (13-19)
Open (20-39)
Master (40-49)
Senior (50-59)
Veteran (60-69)
Grand Veteran (70-79)
Much Admired (80+)
Little Compton (Genuine Locals*)
(*full time, permanent residents)
THE HUMBLE ORGANIZERS
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ROAD RACE COMMITTEE, VOLUNTEERS & FRIENDS WHO ARE VERY HUMBLE, BUT PERFORM BRILLIANTLY.
THE PARTICULARS
Register on line and save!!!
On line entry $35 until July 10th at http://www.ucclittlecompton.org
$35 online only (received by July 11),
$40 on race day.
POST RACE EVENTS
Refreshments for all runners.
A summer country fair atmosphere which includes: 40 plus vendors, food court, music, kids games, White Elephant, and raffles. Come for the race stay for the day!
T-shirts to the first 500 entries.
The Pikes Peak Races:
Kids races start at 8:30 a.m.
but must be registered by 8:15 a.m.
and costs $15 pre-entry,
but $20 on race day.
T-shirts to the first 120 entries.
A SCENIC 4.8 MILE RURAL COURSE
Beginning with a 9:00 am start
Length: 4.8 miles course is flat and fast! Plus+ Mylaps-B Tag Timing. We have three water stations on the course.
Escorted by LCs finest. Medical assistance by LC rescue
Officially sanctioned and blessed by USATF. Please be reminded that according to USATF rules, strollers, baby joggers, dogs are not
allowed in the race.
PRIZES & CATEGORIES
GREAT MERCHANDISE PRIZES FOR THE TOP THREE IN EACH CATEGORY.
Junior (13-19)
Open (20-39)
Master (40-49)
Senior (50-59)
Veteran (60-69)
Grand Veteran (70-79)
Much Admired (80+)
Little Compton (Genuine Locals*)
(*full time, permanent residents)
THE HUMBLE ORGANIZERS
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ROAD RACE COMMITTEE, VOLUNTEERS & FRIENDS WHO ARE VERY HUMBLE, BUT PERFORM BRILLIANTLY.
THE PARTICULARS
Register on line and save!!!
On line entry $35 until July 10th at http://www.ucclittlecompton.org
$35 online only (received by July 11),
$40 on race day.
POST RACE EVENTS
Refreshments for all runners.
A summer country fair atmosphere which includes: 40 plus vendors, food court, music, kids games, White Elephant, and raffles. Come for the race stay for the day!
T-shirts to the first 500 entries.
The Pikes Peak Races:
Kids races start at 8:30 a.m.
but must be registered by 8:15 a.m.
and costs $15 pre-entry,
but $20 on race day.
T-shirts to the first 120 entries.
Races
-
4.8 Mile Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$39.00
-
The Pike's Peak Race
Incl. $3.50 Fee
Sat 11th July 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$18.50
OPENS 29 JANKids race start at 8:30am. races for 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. -
Virtual 4.8 Miler
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$44.00
OPENS 29 JANT shirts will be mailed to the address on your registration
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