2026 URI Be 5K
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Kingston, Rhode Island
- Price $17.40 - $22.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant 2026 URI Be 5K on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in Kingston, Washington! This spirited event marks the 18th annual celebration of community, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention. Participants will have the opportunity to run or walk a scenic 5K course, all while supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds benefit the Heather Fund, which honors the memory of URI student Heather Vennewald by funding crucial mental health programs and suicide prevention initiatives.
With day-of registration kicking off at 8:30 AM and the race starting at 10:00 AM, this event promises to be a high-energy gathering for URI students, faculty, staff, families, and community members alike. Not only is the URI Be 5K a chance to get moving, but it also serves as a platform to explore valuable resources and engage in important conversations surrounding mental health. So, lace up your sneakers, bring along your pets, and be part of this uplifting day, rain or shine!
With day-of registration kicking off at 8:30 AM and the race starting at 10:00 AM, this event promises to be a high-energy gathering for URI students, faculty, staff, families, and community members alike. Not only is the URI Be 5K a chance to get moving, but it also serves as a platform to explore valuable resources and engage in important conversations surrounding mental health. So, lace up your sneakers, bring along your pets, and be part of this uplifting day, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
The University of Rhode Island Counseling Center is hosting the 18th annual Be 5K, URI's 5K community event 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 8:30AM and 5K starts at 10:00AM.
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 8:30AM and 5K starts at 10:00AM.
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