Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England Women's Classic 5k Road Race and 3k Walk

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

• Certification: Certified, flat and fast 5k (3.1 miles) and 3k (1.8 miles) courses from the Brown University Stadium through the scenic and historic East Side of Providence.
• Location: 400 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI.
• Date: October 12, 2025.
• More Information: Visit here.

📝 Registration Details

• Online Registration: Available through Thursday, October 9.
• In-Person Registration: From 8:30 am to 11:00 am at packet pick-up on October 11 and from 8:00 am to 9:30 am on race day.
• Fees: $28 through September 8, $34 September 9 through October 9, $40 October 10 through October 12 (in person only), $10 for students.
• Packet Pick-Up: First 400 participants receive shirts and goody bags.

⏰ Race Day Schedule

• 8:00 am: Race day registration opens.
• 8:45 am: Kids Races (Download the waiver).
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Health + Wellness Fair.
• 10:00 am: Start of RMHCNE Women’s Classic 5K Run and 3K Walk.

📍 Packet Pickup Details

• October 11, 2024: 8:30 am – 11:00 am at Rhode Runner, 657 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.
• October 12, 2024 (Race Day): 8:00 am – 9:30 am at Brown University Stadium, 400 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI 02906.

🏆 Competition Details

• Team Competition: Teams must consist of three or more women: cash prizes for top three teams: $300, $200, and $100.
• Individual Awards: Cash prizes for top five overall finishers in the 5k: $300, $200, $100, $75, and $50.
• Top Three Finishers: In the 5k Non-Binary Category receive cash prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd-5th: Merchandise/gift certificates.
• Age Group Prizes: For ages 19 and under: Merchandise/gift certificates for 1st – 5th.

🚫 Event Restrictions

• No Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on the course or in the gates of the track.
• Stroller Policy: 5k participants will not be allowed to push strollers: 3k walkers with strollers must start at the back of the starting area.