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The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT

Location
Willimantic, CT
1307 Main St, 06226
Featured distance
1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A fast, festive mile race on the iconic Boom Box Parade route, celebrating Independence Day with unique awards and thousands of spectators.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for

  • All Genders Welcome
  • Military & First Responders

Join the Revolutionary Mile in Willimantic, CT, for a truly unique Fourth of July celebration. This fast one-mile race takes place on the route of the famous Boom Box Parade, offering runners the chance to compete in front of thousands of spectators. Celebrate America's Independence with a professionally timed event, vying for large division awards, including special categories like Zeus & Athena. Stay after your race to enjoy the parade and the town's distinctive 250th anniversary festivities.

What to expect

  • Run a USA/TF certified mile with professional chip timing.
  • Compete for overall and age-group awards, plus unique Zeus & Athena divisions.
  • Enjoy post-race snacks and a custom-themed race number.

Standout details

  • Run on the Boom Box Parade route
  • Celebrate July 4th & America's 250
  • Zeus & Athena weight divisions
  • Hometown Hero award

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Food & Drink

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
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 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

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