5K races near North Providence

The Barrington 5K Run Festival is a fall community race centered on a 5K Run/Walk, offering shorter options for children and families. The primary race guides participants through Barrington's streets and fields. The festival also features a 1-mile Fun Run and a 50-yard Kids Fun Run. The event marks its fifth anniversary under a new name, establishing it as a developing local tradition rather than a major destination race. Top male and female 5K finishers will each receive a $100 cash prize. 5K runners can obtain commemorative shirts by registering early, and pre-registered children in the Fun Run will receive finisher medals.

The Blazing Trail 5K is a fall trail run and walk held at Ryan Park in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The 5-kilometer course follows park trails and benefits the North Kingstown Firefighters Association. This is the event's second year, and it is designed for both runners and walkers, not exclusively competitive racers. The race begins and ends at Ryan Park, with the course entirely within the North Kingstown park. Participants of all ages and experience levels are welcome, including first-time runners, families, local residents, and those walking to support the firefighters association. Early registrants will receive a race-day T-shirt, and top finishers in each age group will be awarded medals.

The Gloria Gemma 5K brings runners and walkers to the Rhode Island Statehouse area in Providence for a Sunday morning 3.1-mile run/walk each October. The event supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Flames of Hope initiative, beginning at 10am with race-day check-in opening at 8am. The public race information does not provide a street-by-street course map, but it locates the event at Station Park and the Statehouse area in downtown Providence. The field accommodates both runners and walkers; strollers are permitted behind the runners. Participants can form or join teams to raise funds for cancer patients in the community. The event recognizes top fundraisers and top teams, highlighting fundraising as an integral part of the race-day culture.

The Amica Insurance Women's Classic is a 5K run and 3K walk for women, held at Brown University Stadium on Elmgrove Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. The main run and walk begin together in the morning. Student versions of both events are available at a reduced entry fee. The event benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England, focusing on racing and fundraising alongside timed results. The 5K begins at Brown University Stadium, utilizing a certified, flat, fast course through Providence's East Side. The 3K walk, sponsored by Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses, mirrors the run's route, offering walkers the same stadium start and neighborhood course. Race morning also features children's races, a Kids Village, and a Health + Wellness Fair, contributing to a community atmosphere beyond a standard 5K.

The BMS Athletic Booster Club 5K is a community run in North Dighton, Massachusetts, taking place at 2700 Regional Road on the Dighton-Rehoboth High School cross country course. The primary event is a 5K (3.1 miles), and the same morning features a 1 Mile Fun Run for younger participants, families, or those preferring a shorter distance. Check-in is available throughout the morning; the 5K begins first, with the fun run starting an hour later. The course follows the high school's cross country layout, offering a school-sports environment rather than a typical road race. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in 5K age groups from 7-10 up to 60+. The fun run also awards the top three male and female finishers and provides medals for all participants. Early registrants receive shirts, and proceeds support user fees for Unified programs at Beckwith Middle School and Dighton Middle School.

The Wine Run at Sakonnet Vineyard is a 3-mile trail race held at Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton, Rhode Island. All race activities, from check-in to post-race events, take place on the vineyard grounds. The race begins in the afternoon, with bib pickup available earlier in the day. Participants should plan to arrive at least one hour before the start to allow ample time for check-in. The course follows vineyard trails with uneven footing, including rocks, ruts, and typical trail conditions. This makes it a run that requires attention to your footing rather than a fast road race. Runners conclude the race among the vines and then remain for dinner, wine, and music at the vineyard. Each participant is given a souvenir wine glass. This event is part of the Rhode Races Wine Run series.

The EPFD Freaky 5k is a 3.1-mile road race in Rumford, Rhode Island. It starts and finishes at EPFD Station 3, located at 30 N Broadway. This is a community run and walk, not a complex race series, offering a single 5k distance and a local neighborhood atmosphere. Registration includes a T-shirt. The event connects with the East Providence Fire Department community via EPFD Local 850. The route guides runners and walkers through Rumford neighborhoods before they loop back to the fire station. Costumes are encouraged, aligning with the "Freaky" name. Awards are presented for both the fastest racer and the best costume. DJ entertainment and post-race refreshments are provided for participants and spectators. Proceeds benefit the EPFD Local 850 charity fund, supporting the East Providence community.

The Providence Monster Dash 5K is a Halloween-themed 3.1-mile run or walk in Downtown Providence, Rhode Island, starting and finishing on Water Street. This annual fall race is designed for more than just runners: walkers can enter the 5K, children 12 and under have their own short dash, and parents may run with their kids. The kids race is approximately a quarter mile, with girls starting first, followed by boys. Strollers are permitted but must begin at the back for safety; pets are not allowed in the 5K. The race incorporates Halloween with costume contests. The top individual costume receives $100, and the best team costume wins $200, requiring at least three participants for the team category. The Monster Dash is also part of the Run Rhody Grand Slam, a four-race 5K series from September through December. Participants can register for the Grand Slam races together to reduce entry fees, and anyone completing all four receives a Grand Slam finisher medal and a gift. Virtual participation is available and counts toward the series, with shirts provided at packet pickup or mailed later.

Scaredy Cat K95K is a Halloween-season 5K walk/run for people and dogs at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The in-person race starts at the campus center on Westboro Road; all paces are welcome, accommodating walkers, runners, families, teams, and individuals with one dog. Costumes are encouraged. Dogs attending the campus event require proof of a current rabies vaccine, and only dogs may participate in the in-person animal field. The event supports veterinary care and animal welfare. Proceeds benefit MVMA Charities, funding emergency care for abandoned and stray animals in Massachusetts, and Tufts University's Travis Fund, assisting with care for found animals and pets whose owners cannot afford veterinary bills. Following the 5K, a health and fitness fair will feature music, local vendors, and dog demonstrations, with a prize for the best-dressed pup. A virtual 5K option is available throughout October, allowing participation with pets not permitted at the campus event.

Powisset Farm Trail Run - Fall is a farm-based trail race in Dover, Massachusetts, part of the Barn to Run Trail Race Series. This fall event offers a 10k option, and the series provides runners with a choice of distances at its farm races. The route guides runners past farm fields and along forest trails, closely connecting the race to the land around Powisset Farm, unlike a road-course setup. Barn to Run also uses its events to connect participants with local farms and farm programs, with spectators enjoying farm attractions during the race. Sun Multisport Events, an endurance event company based in Massachusetts, produces the series.

Sweater Weather 5K is a fall trail run at the Canmore Nordic Centre, with both 5K and 10K options. The race leans into the season: runners are encouraged to wear fall sweaters, and the date is set earlier than before to improve the odds of a snow-free course. It is still a young event, with its second edition on the calendar, but the previous race sold out quickly. The route runs on double-track dirt trails through pine forest, with enough elevation to make it more than a casual jog. The field is broad by design, from runners chasing a personal best to people happy to stroll the trails with friends. The mood is part race, part community hangout, with high-fives, group selfies, and occasional leaf fights fitting the theme. JK Bakery Cafe serves pie at the finish line, so the post-race snack is not an afterthought here.