61 Brown Street, North Kingstown RI
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
🏃♂️ About this Event
- Family Fun: This family, fun community event will bring together people of our community and veterans who have served our nation.
- Two Races: You get two races for the price of one!! The 5k through historic Wickford Village and a .152k fun run will allow people of all ages and abilities to complete.
- Race Features: Both runs will be conducted like a typical road race, complete with bib numbers, start/finish line, timing, and water stations.
- Participant Gifts: All race participants will be given a T-shirt with a unique, specially designed race logo, a race medal, and a ‘goodie’ bag with assorted swag.
💰 Proceeds
- Support for Veterans: Proceeds from this event will go to Gateway to Independence, a VA-supported veteran transitional housing program for homeless individuals due to PTSD, substance abuse, depression, and other factors, serving over an average of 100 individuals annually.
- Holiday Assistance: Proceeds will also benefit our Holiday Veteran in need program providing food and clothing for disadvantaged local veterans.
🏞️ Course
- Scenic Route: Enjoy a run through Historic Wickford Village, named 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today.
- Historic Background: Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streets with one-of-a-kind shops featuring jewelry, housewares, clothing, and more.
- Beautiful Surroundings: Your run will take you past galleries, antique shops, cafes, restaurants, beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes, and gardens.
🔗 Race Information
- Date: 2024-10-19
- Location: 61 Brown Street, North Kingstown, RI
- Find out more: Race Website
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