Barrington Run Festival

This is a 5K Run/Walk Event to raise money for Operation Stand Down in Rhode Island, which raises money for struggling and homeless veterans. We also will be raising funds for our core mission to help PTSD veterans and their families.

There is a $5 registration discount for military and first responders. Racers are electronic BiBTag Timed using MyLaps (reg). All participants will receive memorial military-style dog tags.

Children 12 and under are free. Wheelchairs are welcome.

This 5K Run/Walk event is in honor of PFC Zachary M. Martin, USMC, who took his own life due to PTSD.

Proceeds to benefit the Bristol Warren Education Foundation

Join us for what is fast becoming one of the most fun local road races! The family friendly event offers a race for all ages and abilities. The 5k and 10k courses are USATF Certified and will start and finish on the grounds at the Pete Sepe Pavilion, taking runners on a scenic run out toward Touisett Point, past picturesque farms and quaint stone walls. We will continue to offer our 1-Mile Walk on the Bike Path and of course Kids Obstacle Races too! All followed by a East Bay Food festival, beer garden, live music - all to benefit the Bristol Warren Education Foundation

Every runner will receive 2 food coupons and one drink coupon on their bib. The food coupons can be redeemed for select items at food vendors and the drink coupon can be redeemed for an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at the Molson Coors Beer Garden.

Courses:

• USATF Certified 10k & 5k courses start on the grounds of the Pete Sepe Pavilion follow the Bike Path to Long Lane and on out through Touisset. Both races will be chip timed.

• 1-Mile Walk on Bike Path to Long Lane (or further if you wish) and return.

• Kids Obstacle Course Races - on the grounds of the Pete Sepe Pavilion.

10k & 5k Awards:

• First overall male and female finishers

• First male and female overall finishers in age groups:

9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & up

****TEAM AWARDS - The team that raises the most money, the fastest team (minimum of 3 members, fastest average pace), and the team with the most team spirit (can include costumes and overall enthusiasm) will receive special recognition!

Entertainment by DJ Scott Pellerin, Andre Arsenault, and Jon Tyler

Family Activities:

Petting Zoo

Character visit

Face Painting

Crafts

and more...

T-Shirts: T-shirt included with all pre-registrations

Race packets will be available on race day from 8:00-10:00 AM at the Pete Sepe Pavilion.

ABOUT THE RACE

Join us for the annual Providence Monster dash on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Downtown Providence, RI. Celebrate Halloween FUN with loved ones and run or walk this FUN Halloween 5K. Don't forget the kids! Our kids race is open to children 12 and under. Parents are welcome to run with their kids.

RACE INFORMATION

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026

Time: 9:00am Kids Run (Ages 12 and under. Girls race first followed by the boys race) // 10am 5K Run/Walk

Location: South water Street, Providence RI.

EVENTS

Kids Dash Run

Approximately 1/4 mile for ages 12 and under.

Parents may run with their children.

9:00 am Start Time. Girls run will be first. Boys will start after the girls kids run.

5K Run/Walk

3.1 Miles. As always, walkers are welcome.

Please Note: No pets allowed and strolled must start in the back for safety reasons.

10am Start Time.

COSTUME CONTEST

$100 for the best individual costume.

$200 for the best team costume. Minimum of three people for the team costume contest.

ENTRY FEES

5K Run/Walk

$32 to 7/31/2026

$34 8/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

$36 10/1/2026 to 10/24/2026

$40 Race Walk Up Registration on race day.

*Online registration closes at 8p.m. on 10/24/2026

** T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.

Kids Monster Dash

$17 to 7/31/2026

$18 8/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

$19 10/1/2026 to 10/24/2026

$20 Walk Up Registration on race day.

Sorry no refunds and no pets allowed.

PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

1pm - 5pm

Marathon Sports

Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI

Friday, October 23th, 2026

Noon - 6pm

Marathon Sports

Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10am - 5pm

Marathon Sports

Level 1, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI

Race Day Packet Pickup

Sunday, October 25, 2025

South Water Street, Providence, RI

8:30am - 10am

Walk up registrations will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.

Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.

AWARDS

Individual Awards

Top 3 Overall

Winners (Under 19)

Winners (age 20-29)

Winners (age 30-39)

Winners (age 40-49)

Winners (age 50-59)

Winners (age 60-69)

Winners (age 70+)

Overall awards are scored on gun time. Age groups scored by chip time.

Top 3 Boys/Girls in Kids race.

Team Award

Prize will be awarded to the top overall team.

Top 3 score based on chip time.

No limit on Team size.

Online entry for Teams only.