Are you planning on competing during the summer months? Here's a few upcoming events this summer that MileSplit RI suggest to keep those competitive juices flowing.
MileSplit RI Summer Track Series
For the third straight year, we will be hosting our summer track series, This is an all-comers meet and is open to athletes of all ages and abilities. The series will be held for four consecutive Tuesday nights from 6-8 p.m. at Tucker Field, beginning on July 12. The other dates are July 19, 26 and Aug 2. The events that are featured are the 100m/200m (alternate weeks), 400m, 800m, Mile, 3,000m, 4x400m, hammer, shot put and long jump. Ribbons are awarded to the top three finishers in several different categories,. The cost for unlimited events is just $2 for ages 10 and under, $3 for ages 11-17 and $4 for ages 18 and older.
Arnold Mills 4M Road Race
On Monday, July 4, one of the oldest races in the state will take place in Cumberland with the 47th annual Arnold Mills 4M Road Race. This popular out-and-back race consistently attracts top competition and is just $12 (without T-shirt) before July 1. T-shirts are $8. Registration the day of the race is $14.Registration can be done online, For additional information, including online registration, click here.
Bobby Doyle 5M Summer Classic
Certainly a GREAT way to get an idea how your summer training has been going during the hot summer months is the Bobby Doyle Summer Classic on Aug. 14. a five-mile race that starts and ends at Narragansett Pier School. The race also offers a 3K walk. For the second straight year, the Doyle five-miler is part of the USTAF-NE Grand Prix series. In other words, the competition will be fierce up front. In last year's event, 16 runners dipped under 25 minutes in the men's race and 11 women averaged six-minutes per mile or faster on the scenic course. The Doyle race has been a great supporter of youth and high school running, distributing more than $50,000 over the last eight years. For additional information on the 5M race/3K walk and online registration, click here.