Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills

🏃‍♂️ Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills!

Please join us Saturday, November 2, for a family-friendly 5k walk, run, roll, or stroll along the banks of the Pawtuxet River! Featuring 3 trestle bridges along the Coventry Greenway, a rail trail known as the Washington-Secondary bike path, enjoy views of the river, two majestic mills, and a jog through Anthony Historic District, on the National Register of Historic Places.

🍂 Event Highlights

• Date: November 2, 2024
• Location: 51 Knotty Oak Rd, Coventry, RI
• Start Time: 8am
• Bib Pickup: 7am to 7:45am at Rice Field

🌳 Scenic Route

Feel the crisp autumn air at the starting line by Rice Memorial Field and take in beautiful foliage as the morning fog slowly rises off the still water of the pond before the water rushes over the dams at Laurel Ave and Clariant Falls. Celebrate the Pawtuxet River with us, just minutes from Route 95, in the historic village of Anthony.

💧 Beneficiary Information

All proceeds benefit the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, which has been protecting, conserving, and restoring the Pawtuxet River and its watershed for over 50 years! We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving Cranston, Coventry, Scituate, Warwick, and West Warwick where the mainstem, south, and north branches of the Pawtuxet River flow.

• Mission: Enhance water quality and wildlife habitats
• Activities: Create opportunities for public passive recreation
• Goal: Promote environmental, cultural and historic significance of the river

🏆 Awards

Awards for Top Male and Female Runners:

• 1st Place: TBD
• 2nd Place: TBD
• 3rd Place: TBD

🔗 More Information

For registration and more details, visit the official race page: Pawtuxet River 5k.