The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- 4.8 Mile Run · The Pike's Peak Race · Virtual 4.8 Miler
From the Organizer
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 LC’s 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 Pike’s 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport State Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Little Compton, RI
Elevation
97 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race
- Date
- July 11, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race?
- The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race is a running race held in Little Compton, Rhode Island on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Little Compton, Rhode Island at Wilbur McMahon School Gym, Little Compton, RI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race
Jul 11, 2026