The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 10:15AM EDT
- Location Willimantic, Connecticut
- Price $33.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in Willimantic, Southeastern Connecticut, for the exhilarating Revolutionary Mile, part of the vibrant Boom Box Parade festivities! This exciting one-mile race has been a cherished tradition since 2003, drawing in hundreds of spectators eager to cheer on the participants as they run along the parade route. With a limited capacity of just 250 registered runners, this is your chance to be part of a unique celebration of our nation's Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary.
The race kicks off at 10:15 AM following registration, which opens at 8:30 AM. Participants can look forward to professional chip timing, a USA/TF certified course, and plenty of post-race snacks to refuel after the run. Awards will be given for the top male and female overall, as well as for various age divisions, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the thrill of competition and community spirit—register before June 18th to secure your commemorative race T-shirt and themed race number! After the race, stick around to enjoy the colorful parade and the festivities that make this event truly special.
The race kicks off at 10:15 AM following registration, which opens at 8:30 AM. Participants can look forward to professional chip timing, a USA/TF certified course, and plenty of post-race snacks to refuel after the run. Awards will be given for the top male and female overall, as well as for various age divisions, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the thrill of competition and community spirit—register before June 18th to secure your commemorative race T-shirt and themed race number! After the race, stick around to enjoy the colorful parade and the festivities that make this event truly special.
Organiser's Description
The Revolutionary Mile _(Formerly Boom Box Mile)_ has been run on the parade route of the famous Boombox Parade since 2003. Come on out on July 4th, to celebrate our nation's Independence and to run a fast one-mile race in front of hundreds of spectators.
Stay for the parade and America's 250 celebration, one of the most unique in the nation.
THIS RACE IS LIMITTED TO 250 REGISTERED RUNNERS
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 8:30 AM Registration Opens
* 10:15 AM Race Starts
* 11:45 AM Awards
* 11:00 AM Parade Start
RACE DETAILS
* Race T-Shirts (Must register by 6/18/26)
* Custom themed race number.
* Large division awards.See awards page.
* Professional chip timing.
* Post-race snacks.
* USA/TF certified course.
* Each quarter mile marked.
* Thousands of spectators.
* Stay for the parade and America's 250 celebration, one of the most unique in the nation.
AWARDS
* TOP MALE & FEMALE OVERALL
* Top male & female overall are not eligible for division awards.
* They are eligible for Hometown hero award.
* DIVISION AWARDS
* Top 3 will be awarded in each division
* M/F 12-U
* M/F 13-18
* M/F 19-29
* M/F 30-39
* M/F 40-49
* M/F 50-59
* M/F 60-69
* M/F 70-79
* M/F 80+
* Non-binary
* TOP MALE & FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL (AGES 14 TO 18)
* 1 Week of camp, at the Northeast Kingdom Running Camp.
* To be eligible, athletes must meet the following requirements:
* Currently in high school.
* TOP ZEUS & ATHENA
* Athletes are still eligible for division awards.
* To be eligible, athletes must meet the following requirements:
* Open Zeus (200 lbs +)
* Open Athena (165 lbs +)
* HOMETOWN HERO
* This division is open to current residents of the town of Windham.
* This includes:
* Willimantic
* North Windham
* South Windham
* Windham Center
Stay for the parade and America's 250 celebration, one of the most unique in the nation.
THIS RACE IS LIMITTED TO 250 REGISTERED RUNNERS
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 8:30 AM Registration Opens
* 10:15 AM Race Starts
* 11:45 AM Awards
* 11:00 AM Parade Start
RACE DETAILS
* Race T-Shirts (Must register by 6/18/26)
* Custom themed race number.
* Large division awards.See awards page.
* Professional chip timing.
* Post-race snacks.
* USA/TF certified course.
* Each quarter mile marked.
* Thousands of spectators.
* Stay for the parade and America's 250 celebration, one of the most unique in the nation.
AWARDS
* TOP MALE & FEMALE OVERALL
* Top male & female overall are not eligible for division awards.
* They are eligible for Hometown hero award.
* DIVISION AWARDS
* Top 3 will be awarded in each division
* M/F 12-U
* M/F 13-18
* M/F 19-29
* M/F 30-39
* M/F 40-49
* M/F 50-59
* M/F 60-69
* M/F 70-79
* M/F 80+
* Non-binary
* TOP MALE & FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL (AGES 14 TO 18)
* 1 Week of camp, at the Northeast Kingdom Running Camp.
* To be eligible, athletes must meet the following requirements:
* Currently in high school.
* TOP ZEUS & ATHENA
* Athletes are still eligible for division awards.
* To be eligible, athletes must meet the following requirements:
* Open Zeus (200 lbs +)
* Open Athena (165 lbs +)
* HOMETOWN HERO
* This division is open to current residents of the town of Windham.
* This includes:
* Willimantic
* North Windham
* South Windham
* Windham Center
Races
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The Revolutionary Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt Guaranteed if Registered by June 18, 2025
Sat 4th July 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$33.10
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