Charlie Holder Sr. Memorial 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Location: Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI
• Race Options: Competitive 5K run, fun walk, and virtual component

🎯 Fundraising Goals

• Beneficiaries: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and Newport County YMCA Summer Scholarship Fund
• Last Year’s Success: Raised $8,623 for each organization
• This Year's Goal: $10,000
• Get Involved: Your participation helps make a difference!

👪 Family Fun Run

• Event: Family fun run sprint at the beginning
• Participation: All youth are encouraged to join at the start line
• Celebration: Help us honor Charlie Holder Sr., who inspired many

🎖️ Bib Pickup Details

• Date: 5/16/25 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Race Day Pickup: 5/17/25 from 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
• Location: Newport County YMCA Main Lobby
• Register By: April 1st to guarantee a t-shirt

🚗 Parking Information

• Entry: Valley Road entrance of the YMCA will be closed
• Parking Areas: Use John Clarke Road: additional parking available at People's Credit Union Lot and Child & Family
• Handicap Parking: Available at the YMCA
• Note: Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

🏅 Post-Race Details

• Awards Ceremony: 9:15 AM for Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
• Raffle: Bib raffle with fabulous prizes!
• Restrooms: Available with 3 port-a-potties and bathroom facilities inside YMCA
• Reminders: Please keep the area clean and be respectful to other participants

📜 Additional Links

• Sponsorship letter
• Purchase a sponsorship level
• Course map

🎉 Get Ready for Race Day!

We are so excited to see everyone at the start line! Together, let's honor Charlie Holder Sr. and our community while enjoying a great day of running and fun.