OktoberVets 5k Sponsored by the North Kingstown VFW
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location North Kingstown, Rhode Island
- Price $28.45 - $33.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the OktoberVets 5k on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in the charming community of North Kingstown, Washington! This vibrant event celebrates our local veterans and brings together families and friends for a day of fun and fitness. Participants can choose from two exciting races: a scenic 5k through the historic Wickford Village and a .152k fun run suitable for all ages and abilities.
Experience the beauty of Wickford, recognized as the 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today, as you run past picturesque waterfront streets, unique shops, and delightful cafes. Each participant will receive a specially designed race T-shirt, a medal, and a goodie bag filled with treats. Plus, your participation helps support Gateway to Independence, a vital program aiding veterans in need. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to engage with your community, support a worthy cause, and enjoy a day of camaraderie and celebration!
Experience the beauty of Wickford, recognized as the 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today, as you run past picturesque waterfront streets, unique shops, and delightful cafes. Each participant will receive a specially designed race T-shirt, a medal, and a goodie bag filled with treats. Plus, your participation helps support Gateway to Independence, a vital program aiding veterans in need. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to engage with your community, support a worthy cause, and enjoy a day of camaraderie and celebration!
Organiser's Description
About this Event
This family, fun community event will bring together people of our community and veterans who have served our nation. You get two races for the price of one!! The 5k through historic Wickford Village and a .152k fun run will allow people of all ages and abilities to complete. Both runs will be conducted like a typical road race, complete with bib numbers, start/finish line, timing, and water stations. All race participants will be given a T-shirt with a unique, specially designed race logo, a race medal, and a goodie bag with assorted swag.
Proceeds
Proceeds from this event will go to Gateway to Independence, a VA-supported veteran transitional housing program for homeless individuals due to PTSD, substance abuse, depression, and other factors, serving over an average of 100 individuals annually. Proceeds will also benefit our Holiday Veteran in need program providing food and clothing for disadvantaged local veterans.
Course
Enjoy a run through Historic Wickford Village, named 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today. Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streets with one-of-a-kind shops featuring jewelry, housewares, clothing, and more. Your run will take you past galleries, antique shops, cafes, restaurants, beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes, and gardens.
This family, fun community event will bring together people of our community and veterans who have served our nation. You get two races for the price of one!! The 5k through historic Wickford Village and a .152k fun run will allow people of all ages and abilities to complete. Both runs will be conducted like a typical road race, complete with bib numbers, start/finish line, timing, and water stations. All race participants will be given a T-shirt with a unique, specially designed race logo, a race medal, and a goodie bag with assorted swag.
Proceeds
Proceeds from this event will go to Gateway to Independence, a VA-supported veteran transitional housing program for homeless individuals due to PTSD, substance abuse, depression, and other factors, serving over an average of 100 individuals annually. Proceeds will also benefit our Holiday Veteran in need program providing food and clothing for disadvantaged local veterans.
Course
Enjoy a run through Historic Wickford Village, named 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today. Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streets with one-of-a-kind shops featuring jewelry, housewares, clothing, and more. Your run will take you past galleries, antique shops, cafes, restaurants, beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes, and gardens.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.75
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.152K Fun Run
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$28.45
You can sign up for this event and do the .152k walk if you only want the t-shirt and medal but do not want to sweat!! -
Virtual Runner
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.75
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OktoberVets 5k Sponsored by the North Kingstown VFW
