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The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade
July 4, 2026 • Willimantic, CT
Course Distances
1M
About this race
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 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
Official Registration
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