North Kingstown Firefighters Association Blazing Trail 5K

Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026

Founded in 2011, the Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K is an annual multisport festival supporting charities focused on drowning prevention, cancer support, cardiac health, and coastal sustainability. The event features running, swimming, and paddleboard races.

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Events:

• 5K Run or Walk

• 10K Run

• 400 Meter Kids Swim

• 1 Mile or 5K Swim

• 3 Mile or 6 Mile Paddle

• Eco-Challenger (5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle)

• Ultimate Challenger (10K Run, 5K Mile Swim, 6 Mile Paddle)

Ocean Swim:

New England's only open-water swim meet dual sanctioned by USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming. This meet offers three race distances, individual and cumulative time relay competitions, a team points competition, and non-wetsuit (awards eligible) and wetsuit (no awards) divisions.

• Open Water Meet Announcement - click to view

• Details & sanction requirements

• Shareable link: https://bit.ly/wec-owmeetannouncement26

• Coach Attestion Form - click to view

• Required for all swimmers age 12 & under

• Individual Event Age Groups:

• 5K Swim: 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

• 1-Mile Swim: 9-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

• 400-Meter Swim: 12 & under

• Relay Age Groups (sum of the 3 swimmers’ ages):

• 5K swim: 33-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+

• 1-mile swim: 27-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+

• 400-meter swim: 36 & under

Key Dates:

• February - Early Registration Opens

• April 15 - Early Registration Discount Ends

• April 16 - Full Price Registration Begins

Tentative Schedule:

• 6:30 AM - Parking Lot & 5K/10K Run Check-In Open

• 7:00 AM - Swim & Paddle Check-In Opens

• 7:00 AM - Run/Walk Entries Close

• 7:15 AM - Run/Walk Races Start

• 8:00 AM - Swim Individual Race Entries Close

• 8:30 AM - Swim Check-In & Relay Entries Closes

• 8:40 AM - Mandatory Swimmer Briefing

• 9:00 AM - Swim Races Start

• 11:00 AM - Paddle Race Entries Closes

• 11:30 AM - Paddle Races Start 11:30am

• 11:45 AM - Swim Awards Ceremony

• 3:00 PM - Public Event Area Closes

Parking:

Regular state beach parking rates apply. Season passes will be honored. Rhode Island resident day parking $7. Non-resident day parking $14. Senior resident $3.50. Senior non-resident $7. Parking rates are set by the State of Rhode Island and subject to change.

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Sunday, July 19, 2026 with start times at 8am or 10am (you will select your start time during registration) for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Greenvale Vineyards! Greenvale Vineyards is a sixth generation farm producing small quantities of exceptional estate-grown wines. Settled along the Sakonnet River, our vineyard and tasting room experience integrates stunning wines on a breathtaking landscape. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• ...and of course, a pour of wine!

The Beer Tent at the 2026 Blessing of the Fleet festival will be strictly 21+ on Friday night. Unfortunately, we will NOT be able to make exceptions to this rule for minors or young children, even if they are accompanied by an adult.

10 mile run/walk on a scenic course.

The town of Narragansett has capped this event at 4000 participants, we cannot take more entrants, so we advise to sign up early.

If you would like to donate, please go to : https://www.narragansettlionsclub.org/page/70477~769863/Donations

As this is a charity there are no refunds.

T-shirts limited to the first 4000 registrations, sizes are first come first served. T-shirt TBA.

Early bib number pick up:

July 15th, from 4-7pm at the Wakefield Running Club, 20 Main Street, Ste B, (Belmont Market Plaza) Wakefield, RI

July 18 from 8am-noon at the Narragansett Pier Middle School, 235 S Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI US 02882

If not sold out, we will hold race day registration on July 25th at the Pier School Gym, from 3pm until race time. 235 S. Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI. ONLINE ONLY there will be no paper registration!

Thank you for your interest in the 9th Annual Courtney Roderick Run for Recovery! If you're not able to attend in person, you're welcome to run or walk it virtually.

Check in will open at 6:30 AM on the day of the race, with participants receiving a race t-shirt and bib! Only participants who signed up by July 1st will be guaranteed a T-shirt. We will have timing services provided by RaceWire.

Handmade trophies will be given to the top finishers! *Only in person runners will be eligible for these trophies.

*Kids 12 and under run/walk free.

For 6 weeks, young athletes across Rhode Island and Massachusetts have been swimming, biking, and running toward this one incredible goal!

This finale event brings together participants from Race4Chase programs across both states to celebrate their hard work, determination, and confidence gained throughout the summer. It’s more than a race, it’s a powerful celebration of youth achievement, healthy living, and community support.

While this event is exclusively for Race4Chase participants and not open to public registration, we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a safe, smooth, and unforgettable experience for every child crossing that finish line.