Arnold Mills Road Race 2026

Description

For nearly 60 years, the Arnold Mills 4M Road Race has been a staple of the Cumberland, RI Fourth of July celebration. Held annually on Independence Day, this popular four-mile race draws over 600 participants to the starting line each year, including top talent from across Rhode Island and beyond.

Run on a moderately challenging rural course and held in conjunction with the town’s annual parade, the Arnold Mills 4M has long been a highlight of the holiday tradition. In past years, the race has welcomed notable competitors such as U.S. Olympians Matt Centrowitz Sr. and Pete Pfitzinger, triathlon champion Karen Smyers, and Rhode Island marathon legend Bobby Doyle.

Be part of the tradition—register today and join us on the Fourth of July in Cumberland!

PRICING

YOUTH (age 18 and younger)

$25 until May 31 $30 until July 3 $35 on race day

ADULTS (age 19 and older)

$30 until May 31 $35 until July 3 $40 on race day

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE FRIDAY, JULY 3 AT 6PM. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE ALSO BE AVAILABLE.

The race will begin promptly at 9 a.m., on Nate Whipple Highway, just a short distance from the Cumberland Fire Department - Station 5, 50 Arnold Mills Road, Cumberland, RI. There will be a packet pickup (Bib number, T-shirt) on Friday, July 3 from 4-6 p.m., at The Lodge at Diamond Hill, 4097 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI. Race day registration as well as packet pickup for pre-registered participants will take place from 7:30-8:45 a.m., at the Cumberland Fire Department.

We are expecting between 800 to 1,000 runners at this year's race, so please plan your time accordingly. Please arrive early as parking will be limited.

PARKING. There will be parking behind Community School on 15 Arnold Mills Road, Quaker Road and Sun Valley Drive, all just a short distance from the race's start and finish line. We are expecting a record field this year. There will be additional parking at the Bentley Field complex, located on 3569 Diamond Hill Road. The complex is about a mile from the starting line on Nate Whipple Highway. Please note : Due to recent work on Newell Bridge near Bentley Field, the pedestrian route to Nate Whipple Highway may be difficult to navigate for those pulling wagons, pushing strollers, using wheelchairs, or riding bicycles. Participants choosing to park at Bentley Field should allow extra time and use caution when traveling to and from the race area. This information was reported in the Valley Breeze on June 18.