News & Notes:

Boom Box Parade
This great race is a result of Willimantic's unique independence day parade. For the past 23 years, both locals and people from around the United States of America have converged on downtown Willimantic to celebrate the 4th of July in their own distinctive way. Parade participants line up in creative costumes and floats armed with their boom boxes blasting patriotic songs played by the local radio station Wili 1400AM . The parade is open to all and attracts thousands of spectators. Many of the spectators come early to enjoy the race before the parade.  

Special Guest
Joining us this year is David O'Meara.  He will be competing in the Boom Box Mile as part of his quest to complete 20 sub-5 minute mile races in 20 cities in 20 weeks at age 45.  The Boom Box Mile will be his 10th race of his quest for 20! See his story and his great cause at ONEMILERUNNER. 

Chip Timing
This year's race will feature the DAG System chip timing By The Last Mile timing - timing chips will be picked up with bib numbers on race day. Instructions for proper chip placement will be included in race packets.  PLEASE NOTE:  Timing chips will be collected at the end of the finish chute, participants must use the supplied ties to attach chips (do not lace shoelaces through the timing chips). Failure to return the chip will result is a $10.00 fee!

Registration
Registration will start at 8:30 AM to 9:40 AM. Registration is at (Finish Line) 660 Main Street
There is NO REGISTRATION AT THE STARTING LINE!
Fees: $10.00, After 6/28/08 $15.00
Register on-line @ Active.com

Race Beneficiary
This year's race beneficiary will be Windham Recreation!