OktoberVets 5k Sponsored by the North Kingstown VFW
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- 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 18, 2025, in the charming town of North Kingstown, Washington! This uplifting community event is designed to bring together residents and veterans who have bravely served our nation. Participants can choose between two exciting races: a scenic 5k through the historic Wickford Village and a fun .152k run suitable for all ages and abilities.
As you race through Wickford, recently recognized as the 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of waterfront streets, unique shops, and beautiful colonial architecture. Each participant will receive a specially designed race T-shirt, a medal, and a delightful goodie bag filled with surprises. Plus, by joining us, you’ll be supporting Gateway to Independence, a vital VA-supported program that assists homeless veterans and those in need in our community. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause while celebrating our local history and camaraderie!
As you race through Wickford, recently recognized as the 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of waterfront streets, unique shops, and beautiful colonial architecture. Each participant will receive a specially designed race T-shirt, a medal, and a delightful goodie bag filled with surprises. Plus, by joining us, you’ll be supporting Gateway to Independence, a vital VA-supported program that assists homeless veterans and those in need in our community. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause while celebrating our local history and camaraderie!
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 18th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.75
OPENS 01 AUG -
.152K Fun Run
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$28.45
OPENS 01 AUGYou 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
OPENS 01 AUG
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