2 running events in Little Compton, Rhode Island
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Little Compton
2 events in Little Compton-
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. NO PAPER REGISTRATION DAY OF EVENT ONLY ONLINE.
A SCENIC 4.8 MILE RURAL COURSE
Beginning with a 9:00 am start
Length: 4.8 miles – course is flat and fast! Plus+ Mylaps-B Tag Timing. We have three water stations on the course.
Escorted by LC’s finest. Medical assistance by LC rescue
Officially sanctioned and blessed by USATF. Please be reminded that according to USATF rules, strollers, baby joggers, dogs are not
allowed in the race.
PRIZES & CATEGORIES
Great merchandise prizes for the top three in each category.
Junior (13-19)
Open (20-39)
Master (40-49)
Senior (50-59)
Veteran (60-69)
Grand Veteran (70-79)
Much Admired (80+)
Little Compton (Genuine Locals*)
(*full time, permanent residents)
THE HUMBLE ORGANIZERS
United Congregational Church “Road Race Committee”, volunteers & friends who are very humble, but perform brilliantly.
THE PARTICULARS
Register on line and save!!!
On line entry $35 until July 10th at http://www.ucclittlecompton.org
$35 online only (received by July 11),
$40 on race day.
POST RACE EVENTS
Refreshments for all runners.
A summer country fair atmosphere which includes: 40 plus vendors, food court, music, kids games, White Elephant, and raffles. Come for the race – stay for the day!
T-shirts to the first 500 entries.
The Pike’s Peak Races:
Kids races start at 8:30 a.m.
but must be registered by 8:15 a.m.
and costs $15 pre-entry,
but $20 on race day.
T-shirts to the first 120 entries.
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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 1:00 PMSee full details
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, enjoy a beautiful run through Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton, RI. Grab some friends and enjoy a trail run finishing amongst the vines. After the race, there will be dinner, wine, and music in the vineyard. Race participants will receive a souvenir wine glass as a memento of their experience.
The course is approximately 3 miles along varying trails. It is important to note that this course is uneven, with rocks, ruts and other terrain typical on a trail. Please go slow and watch your step.
The race begins at 1 pm with bib pick up starting at 11 am, all at Sakonnet Vineyard. Please plan on arriving at least one hour before the race starts to get checked in and settled for an on-time start.
***New - Join us for the Wine Run tour! Sign up for both the Sakonnet and Westport Wine Runs and SAVE! Select the bundle option.
General Race Entry includes parking, race entry, professional race timing, t-shirt, wine glass and wine, dinner and music.
Dinner only includes parking, wine, dinner and music.
Please Note: The Wine Run will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.