Gratitude & Hope Holiday Run

  • Date Thu 23rd November 2023 - Mon 25th December 2023
  • Location Bristol, Rhode Island
  • Price $29.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to embrace the spirit of giving and gratitude with the Gratitude & Hope Holiday Run, taking place from November 23rd to December 25th, 2023, in the vibrant city of Bristol. This unique virtual event invites participants to engage in a meaningful running experience that celebrates tradition while supporting local food banks. Choose between two scenic courses featuring 5k and 10k options, each enriched with historical Native American highlights. As you run, youโ€™ll not only connect with the earth but also contribute to a noble cause, as $10 from each registration will be donated to either the East Bay Food Pantry or the Jonnycake Center.

Whether you prefer to race on designated courses or tackle the distance at your own pace, the Gratitude & Hope Holiday Run offers an inspiring way to reflect on the values of community and generosity. Your registration includes exclusive perks such as an Ocean State Rhode Race gaiter, a virtual bib, a finisher certificate, and a progress bar to track your journey. Join us in running with hope and joy, and letโ€™s make a positive impact this holiday season together!

Organiser's Description

Youre giving a piece of yourself to the land by engaging with it, by running on it and giving it your energy, giving it your time, giving it that space and acknowledgment, Din'ee Dorame said, a citizen of the Navajo Nation.

Join us as we celebrate tradition in a non-traditional way - less a turkey trot, more an audio running tour. We have created this virtual event to honor the original sentiment through the giving of food and the Indigenous belief of connecting with the earth. We will be raising funds for local food banks as a means of sharing food with our neighbors and we will be running on courses that we hope will inspire you with their connection to our local Native American history and remind you to run with hope and joy for we are lucky to run in such beautiful locations.

"The ultimate is not to win, but to reach within the depths of your capabilities and to compete against yourself to the greatest extent possible. When you do that, you have dignity. You have the pride. You can walk about with character and pride no matter in what place you happen to finish." ~Billy Mills, former Olympic Athlete and member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

You can choose to race anywhere or choose one of our 2 courses - each featuring both a 5k or 10k option. The local courses will include historical Native facts and highlights representative of that area. Complete the distance anytime between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Your race registration includes an Ocean State Rhode Race gaiter + $10 from each registration will be donated to either the East Bay Food Pantry or the Jonnycake Center, depending on your course choice. There is also a virtual bib, finisher certificate, progress bar, finisher badge and more available as part of the virtual experience.

Races

  • East Bay 5k

    Incl. $4.50 Fee

    $29.50

    CLOSED
    This course starts and finishes at the Warren Bike Path near Hugh Cole School. It follows the country backroads of Touisset, featuring beautiful stonewalls, idyllic farms, and roadside stands.
  • East Bay 10k

    Incl. $4.50 Fee

    $29.50

    CLOSED
    This course starts and finishes at the Warren Bike Path near Hugh Cole School. It follows the country backroads of Touisset, featuring beautiful stonewalls, idyllic farms, and roadside stands.
  • Narragansett 5k

    Incl. $4.50 Fee

    $29.50

    CLOSED
    This course starts and finishes at the Point Judith Lighthouse and showcases the beautiful seaside roads of the area.
  • Narragansett 10k

    Incl. $4.50 Fee

    $29.50

    CLOSED
    This course starts and finishes at the Point Judith Lighthouse and showcases the beautiful seaside roads of the area. The 10k course enjoys some additional mileage through Sand Hill Cove and Gallilee.

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