Nick Bottone Mile

New trail race in Mystic! Join Kelley's Pace and Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for a timed 5K trail race through high meadows, woods, and fields of Coogan Farm and the Nature Center!

The race starts and finishes at Coogan Farm,162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT. Please note the inaugural 2026 trail run is capped at 100 participants, so don't delay in signing up!

Race day schedule (Saturday, May 30 at Coogan Farm):

• 8:30am: Packet pick-up for runners (closes at 9:15am)

• 9:30am: Trail race start

• 9:35am: Ramble (walk) start (NOTE: This requires separate registration at https://dpnc.org/ramble/ )

After the event enjoy the awards ceremony, light food, and drinks and meet the Nature center animal ambassadors.

Entry fees (no additional fees apply):

• $31 until May 8th

• $36 from May 9th to May 29th

• $41 race day (online only, NO paper registrations)

Note: Ages 6-10 pay $20 regardless on when signing up. Ages 5 and under may attend for free. Strollers and other equipment are not allowed on the trails.

Run for Wine at one of New England's most scenic and popular wineries- Jonathan Edwards Winery!

3rd Annual Run the Vineyards starts and finishes at this beautiful vineyard. This is a mostly paved race with a mile through the picturesque vineyard. Finish with wine, live music, food truck, beautiful views, and memories to last a lifetime. Fun for all ages and paces! Run the Vineyards races are unique, fun, and memorable traditions for families, friends, and running groups!

The Run:

• Chip-timed 5K race with instant results. Race starts at 9 AM.

• Scenic course finishing through the vineyard,.

• Awards for Top 3 Overall and Age Group Male & Female Winners (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, every 10 yrs)

The Fun:

• Professionally managed 5K race and one-of-a-kind after-party

• All participants receive one complimentary glass of wine (21 and over)

• Post race Live Music 'til Noon by Bryan Titus

• Beer from Local Breweries also available for purchase

• Food Truck on site - Munchies Food Truck

The Extras:

• Run the Vineyards Stemless Wine Glass for all finishers

• High Quality Custom Tech Shirt included. Women's, Men's/unisex, and Youth sizes or upgrade to Women's Racerback Tank Top for $5 extra. Men's Tanks do not require an added fee. *Please register by May 17 to guarantee your first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last after May 17.

• Souvenir Finisher Medal optional for $8 online or $10 race day

• Free Downloadable Race Photos. Professional Photographer on staff.

• Water Station on course, Water and Bananas at finish

• Walkers and children are welcome to participate.1 Hour time limit kindly requested. Need to be registered and start on time at 9 AM behind the runners for safety of all participants.

• Rain or Shine. No refunds or deferrals.

• Packet Pick-up on Race Day @ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tent. Arrive by 8:30 AM to check-in please.

Volunteers receive glass of wine & free future race! Visit "Volunteer" Tab for details/sign up.

Invite Facebook friends on the Event Page here: facebook.com/events/2048866689182360

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.

Watch 2024 Highlight Video

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.

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!

Registration and course start will be on the track. After one loop on the track, we will run 1/2 mile on quiet dead end streets on the school campus, before moving into the trails (mix of single- and double track). We will exit the trails onto grass running surfaces, before crossing a picturesque bridge and finishing at the 50-yard line on the track.

Thank you to the Town of Stonington Parks & Recreation Department for co-hosting!