2 fun run events in Warwick, Rhode Island

2026 It Takes a Village 5K and 1K Fun Run

Date: Friday, May 15

Location: Pawtuxet Park, Warwick, RI

Here's the race schedule:

• 5:45pm: 1K Fun Run & Walk. (Out and back down southbound on Narragansett Blvd)

• 6:15pm: 5,000 meter Run & Walk (Click here for the course map in Google Maps.)

Free race t-shirts are first-come, first-served.

Join the Rhodes PTA and Edgewood Highland PTO for an evening of food, fun, and live music on Friday, May 15, 2025. We are excited to once again be working together to raise money for both school communities.

Interested in sponsoring? Click here to review our sponsorship levels or contact the Rhodes PTA directly: [email protected]

Location

Goddard Memorial State Park (Warwick, RI)

Schedule (Rain or Shine)

• 8:00–8:45 AM — Check-in, Registration & Bib Pickup

• 8:50 AM — Welcome / Pre-race announcements

• 9:00 AM — 5K starts

• 10:00 AM — 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starts

1-Mile Participation Policy

Children under age 10 must participate with an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Course

Both events take place entirely within Goddard Memorial State Park, with the course starting and finishing near the gazebo and beach.

Fees

• 5K: $35

• Race-day registration: $40

• 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $20

• One registration per participant (if you register for the 5K, you may participate in the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at no additional cost.

Awards

Awards will recognize the top 3 overall male and female finishers, and the top finisher (male and female) in each age group.

Winners must be present to receive awards.

Waiver

By registering, I acknowledge that running or walking in a 5K and/or 1-mile fun run/walk is a potentially hazardous activity. On behalf of myself and my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, I waive and release any and all claims for damages against the event organizers, their assigns, the municipalities in which the event occurs, and anyone connected with the event, for any injuries or illnesses I may suffer as a result of participation. I affirm that I am physically able to participate. I grant permission for my name and/or audio or visual recordings of me to be used for any lawful purpose.

Questions?

Email Ken Walsh at [email protected]