New additions to Cumberland Distance Classic on April 19

MileSplit RI has hopped on board for the Cumberland Distance Classic, to be held Saturday, April 19 on Tucker Field’s newly-resurfaced track. In its previous years, the annual meet was an all-boys’ event featuring seven races –800-meter run, 1,500m, Freshmen 1,500m, Sophomore 1,500m, 2,000m steeplechase, 3,000m and 5,000m.

For the first time, next month’s Distance Classic will also include girls’ races and will feature two new mile events – an Elite Mile and an Open Mile. In order to participate in the Elite Mile, qualifying standards of 4:35 or faster for boys and 5:15 or faster for girls are required. The Open Mile is an all-comers race that’s open to the public. It’s for runners of all ability levels and age 18 or older.

At $3 per runner, the price is right for the Cumberland Distance Classic. There will be medals for the top finishers and a concession stand will also be available. MileSplit RI will also be there for complete coverage. We’ll be taking photos, video-taping all the races and writing stories on the event.

Please join us for this great event. See below flyer for more information.

 

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