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The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade

📅 July 4, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Willimantic · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

1 mi

About

The Revolutionary Mile - At the Boom Box Parade is a 1-mile race (1.6 km) in Willimantic, Connecticut, held as part of the Boom Box Parade festivities. A tradition since 2003, it draws plenty of spectators who cheer the runners along the parade route. The race starts at 10:15 a.m. on July 4, 2027.

The event offers professional chip timing, a certified course and post-race refreshments. Awards go to the first men and women across the line and to the winners of various age groups. The field is limited to 250 registered runners, making it a unique community celebration of Independence Day and America's birthday, topped off by the colorful parade and the festivities that follow.

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