The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade

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

Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Willimantic.