2025 URI Be 5K
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Kingston, Rhode Island
- Price $17.40 - $22.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for a powerful and uplifting event at the 2025 URI Be 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Kingston, Washington. This annual 5K walk/run is a vibrant gathering aimed at raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. With all proceeds benefiting the Heather Fund, established in memory of URI student Heather Vennewald, participants will help support vital mental health programs within the URI community.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the URI Be 5K promises a dynamic atmosphere filled with energy and camaraderie. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, followed by the race kick-off at 8:15 AM. Don't forget, pets are welcome too! This is a fantastic opportunity for URI students, faculty, staff, families, and local community members to come together, explore mental health resources, and contribute to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Rain or shine, let's make a difference together at the URI Be 5K!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the URI Be 5K promises a dynamic atmosphere filled with energy and camaraderie. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, followed by the race kick-off at 8:15 AM. Don't forget, pets are welcome too! This is a fantastic opportunity for URI students, faculty, staff, families, and local community members to come together, explore mental health resources, and contribute to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Rain or shine, let's make a difference together at the URI Be 5K!
Organiser's Description
The University of Rhode Island Counseling Center is hosting the 17th annual Be 5K, URI's 5K walk/run for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. All proceeds from the URI Be 5K will go directly to the Heather Fund. This fund was established in memory of Heather Vennewald, a URI student who was lost to suicide.
The Heather Fund provides support for suicide prevention and mental health programs in the URI community. In addition to raising funds, the URI Be 5K is a dynamic and high energy event for URI students, faculty, staff, families and community members to explore on and off-campus resources and discover ways we can all contribute to suicide prevention and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
The Be 5K takes place rain or shine. Pets welcome!
Race Info.: Day-of registration starts at 7:30AM and walk/run starts at 8:15AM.
The Heather Fund provides support for suicide prevention and mental health programs in the URI community. In addition to raising funds, the URI Be 5K is a dynamic and high energy event for URI students, faculty, staff, families and community members to explore on and off-campus resources and discover ways we can all contribute to suicide prevention and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
The Be 5K takes place rain or shine. Pets welcome!
Race Info.: Day-of registration starts at 7:30AM and walk/run starts at 8:15AM.
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10 Lippitt Rd, Kingston, 02881, RI, United States
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