The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 1307 Main St, Willimantic, CT
- Distance
- The Revolutionary Mile
From the Organizer
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 3 will be awarded in each division
- 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 +)
- To be eligible, athletes must meet the following requirements:
- Athletes are still eligible for division awards.
- Hometown Hero
- This division is open to current residents of the town of Windham.
- This includes:
- Willimantic
- North Windham
- South Windham
- Windham Center
- This includes:
- This division is open to current residents of the town of Windham.
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Willimantic Windham Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Willimantic, CT
Elevation
275 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 1307 Main St, Willimantic, CT
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade?
- The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade is a running race held in Willimantic, Connecticut on July 4, 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 Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Willimantic, Connecticut at 1307 Main St, Willimantic, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade
Jul 4, 2026