Courses de 5K près de Thompson

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 Davis Hill Dragon Dash is an annual 5K road race held at Davis Hill Elementary School in Holden. It is structured as a school-community event, welcoming runners, walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs on the course. The race benefits the Davis Hill School PTA, with funds directed to student programs like science enrichment and classroom supplies. This marks the 11th year for the event, which also offers local businesses opportunities for sponsorship, including mile-marker placements.

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 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.

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.

Le Scaredy Cat K95K, c'est une course/marche de 5K pour la période d'Halloween, pour les humains et leurs chiens. Ça se passe à la Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, à North Grafton, Massachusetts. Le départ de la course en présentiel est donné au centre du campus, sur Westboro Road. Peu importe ton rythme, toutes les allures sont les bienvenues : marcheurs, coureurs, familles, équipes ou individus avec un seul chien. Les déguisements sont encouragés. Pour les chiens qui participent sur le campus, il faut une preuve de vaccin antirabique à jour, et attention, seuls les chiens sont acceptés pour la participation animale sur place. Cet événement est organisé pour soutenir les soins vétérinaires et le bien-être animal. Les fonds récoltés sont reversés à MVMA Charities, qui finance les soins d'urgence pour les animaux abandonnés et errants au Massachusetts, et au Travis Fund de la Tufts University, qui aide à prendre en charge les animaux trouvés et les animaux domestiques dont les propriétaires ne peuvent pas payer les factures vétérinaires. Une fois le 5K terminé, il y aura un salon santé et bien-être avec de la musique, des vendeurs locaux et des démonstrations canines, et un prix pour le chien le mieux déguisé. Il y a aussi une option 5K virtuel disponible tout au long du mois d'octobre, ce qui te permet de participer avec des animaux qui ne sont pas autorisés sur le campus.

The CT Veterans Day Race is a Connecticut event held around Veterans Day, featuring a 4-mile run and 3-mile walk and 3-mile ruck options. The purpose is straightforward: participants attend to express gratitude to veterans, with all race proceeds directed to Veteran Service Organizations in Connecticut. The ruck provides the event's most unique feature. Rather than carrying a predetermined weight, ruck participants place non-perishable food items in a backpack for the 3 miles, then contribute it at the finish to the veterans food pantry at Veterans Base Camp. The race has been held for at least ten years, and its fundraising has aided several Connecticut veteran organizations annually.

The Salute the Troops race day is a Wisconsin fundraiser featuring several distances: a 10K, the Dobogai Memorial 5K, a kids' race, a fun run, and a Soldier Stroll. The 10K begins at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac with a three-hour time limit, suitable for steady racers and those seeking a manageable community race supporting a veterans' cause. The event raises funds for military veterans. Awards are presented to the overall male and female finishers, age-group winners (0-14 to 70+), and the top male and female veteran finishers. Plaques are given to the two overall winners. This marks the 15th annual edition, with organizers relying on sponsors, volunteers, and returning participants to sustain the event.

The Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills is a 5k run or walk in Coventry, Rhode Island, starting by Rice Memorial Field in the historic village of Anthony. It is an autumn race along the Pawtuxet River, near Route 95, with all proceeds supporting the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council. The route follows the Coventry Greenway, also known as the Washington-Secondary bike path, and runs beside the river, crossing three trestle bridges. Runners pass two old mills and go through the Anthony Historic District, a site on the National Register of Historic Places. The race supports local river conservation; the beneficiary is a nonprofit that has worked for over 50 years protecting and restoring the Pawtuxet River watershed across Cranston, Coventry, Scituate, Warwick, and West Warwick.

The Monson Memorial Classic offers a hilly half marathon and a 5K in Monson, Massachusetts. Both races conclude at Memorial Hall on Main Street, located in the town’s historic district. Held annually in late October on a USATF-certified road course, the half marathon begins at noon, with the 5K starting 15 minutes later. This is a smaller event, typically attracting 100 to 500 participants, giving it the feel of a local New England race day rather than a large urban event. The race was established to honor sisters Kathy Waldron Perry and Kelly Waldron, who passed away from cancer within months of each other. Proceeds benefit cancer-related charities, presently Griffin’s Friends, which supports children undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer. The half marathon route follows rolling rural roads and town streets. Participants face sustained climbs for approximately the first 10 miles, followed by a long downhill stretch in the final 5K. Regular participants often mention the "nasty vert" and the rewarding descent near the finish. The course is also recognized as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Late October weather in Monson can be cool, with average high temperatures around 55°F and lows near 35°F. Participants can expect about seven aid stations, course volunteers, finisher medals, long-sleeve tech shirts, and cash prizes for the top five finishers. The post-race atmosphere is notably intimate, featuring bagpipes, live music, massage services, and homemade food served by volunteers.

The Husky Run & Ruck takes place during Veterans Day weekend in Storrs, Connecticut. It features a 10K run, a 5K run, and an untimed 1-mile fitness walk. The event is centered at UConn, with ceremonies before and after the races held outside the Student Recreation Center. All three main events begin on Hillside Road in the morning. The 5K has a distinct start area, separate from the 10K and walk. The 10K route follows the Bonemill loop through the rural Mansfield-Storrs area. All courses include a pass by the Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial on the Great Lawn. Proceeds benefit scholarships for military and veteran students, as well as the Kyle Milliken Fund. This fund honors Navy SEAL Kyle Jeffrey Milliken, a former UConn Track & Field walk-on who died in service. A Blackhawk helicopter landing on the Great Lawn adds a military presence, complementing the standard start line ceremony. A Kids Run concludes under the Hillside Road arch following the primary races.

The Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5K begins and ends at Pawtucket City Hall on Roosevelt Avenue on Thanksgiving morning. The main 5K starts at 10:00 a.m., preceded by a short youth run. This is a family-friendly road race in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Walkers are welcome, parents can run with their children, and there is a youth option for kids 12 and under, covering about a quarter mile. The 5K route goes through historic Pawtucket and nearby Central Falls, making it more of a local holiday run than a closed-off event solely for fast runners. The race benefits the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen. Participants can add a donation or bring non-perishable food items to packet pickup. It is also part of the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the second event in a four-race fall series. Runners completing all four races receive a special series gift.