Courses de 5K près de North Smithfield

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 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.

Le Gloria Gemma 5K, c'est une course/marche qui rassemble coureurs et marcheurs du côté du Rhode Island Statehouse area à Providence, un dimanche matin chaque octobre. C'est un 5K (3.1-mile) qui soutient le Breast Cancer Awareness Month et l'initiative Flames of Hope. Le départ est à 10am, avec l'ouverture du retrait des dossards dès 8am. Les informations publiques de la course ne donnent pas de carte du parcours rue par rue, mais ça situe l'événement à Station Park et au Statehouse area, en plein downtown Providence. C'est ouvert aux coureurs et aux marcheurs ; les poussettes sont autorisées, mais derrière les coureurs. Tu peux former ou rejoindre des équipes pour récolter des fonds pour les patients atteints de cancer dans la communauté. L'événement met en avant les meilleurs collecteurs de fonds et les meilleures équipes, ça montre bien que le fundraising fait partie intégrante de la race-day culture.

The DEF Dash 5K is a live, in-person 5K run or walk held at Barnes Memorial Park in Dedham, starting at 11:00 AM. The Dedham Education Foundation established it following 10 years of Bernie’s Run, and the event has taken place annually since 2019. Hundreds of runners, walkers, family, and friends gather for a community race focused on schools, not solely a competition for runners. The day benefits the Dedham Education Foundation, Dedham Public Schools, and local students, offering age-category prizes, award ceremonies, food, drink, and music post-race.

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.

Jog Your Memory is a 5K run and 1.5-mile walk held in Needham, Massachusetts, offering both in-person and virtual participation. The in-person race begins and ends at Mitchell Elementary School. This event is organized by a non-profit founded by Jess Rice and her husband Bob to aid individuals impacted by Alzheimer's. The event generates funds for Alzheimer's research and caregiver respite. To date, over $2.35 million has been raised. Over the last twelve years, 80% of the funds have been allocated to research, and 20% have been directed to a Caregiver Grant program, providing additional support for those caring for family members.

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.

Walsh Middle School in Framingham, Massachusetts, hosts the 5K4Kids, a 5-kilometer run/walk held regardless of weather, connected to a family fair. A shorter family fun-run is also part of the day, making it suitable for children, parents, walkers, and casual runners, not just those aiming for a fast 5K time. The course begins at the middle school. Pets are not permitted unless they are service animals. The fair, featuring face painting, airbrush tattoos, a balloon clown, a bouncy house, and lawn games. Proceeds from registration fees, donations, and raffle sales benefit Wayside Youth & Family Support Network programs for young people, providing items such as emergency food and clothing, diapers and formula, school supplies, hot meals, holiday gifts, and winter wear. The raffle offers a practical incentive, with $5 tickets available on race morning for Visa gift cards, including two $1,000 prizes and three $500 prizes.

Le Providence Monster Dash 5K, c'est une course ou marche de 3.1 miles sur le thème d'Halloween, en plein centre-ville de Providence, Rhode Island. Le départ et l'arrivée sont sur Water Street. Cette course annuelle d'automne n'est pas juste pour les coureurs : les marcheurs peuvent faire le 5K, les enfants de 12 ans et moins ont leur propre petite course, et les parents peuvent courir avec leurs enfants. La course des enfants fait environ un quarter mile, avec les filles qui partent en premier, suivies par les garçons. Les poussettes sont autorisées mais doivent se placer à l'arrière pour la sécurité ; par contre, les animaux ne sont pas permis sur le 5K. La course joue à fond la carte d'Halloween avec des concours de costumes. Le meilleur costume individuel gagne $100, et le meilleur costume d'équipe remporte $200, sachant qu'il faut au moins trois participants pour la catégorie équipe. Le Monster Dash fait aussi partie du Run Rhody Grand Slam, une série de quatre 5K qui se déroule de septembre à décembre. On peut s'inscrire à toutes les courses du Grand Slam en même temps pour réduire les frais d'inscription, et ceux qui finissent les quatre reçoivent une médaille de finisher Grand Slam et un cadeau. La participation virtuelle est possible et ça compte pour la série, avec les t-shirts à récupérer au retrait des dossards ou envoyés plus tard.

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.