OktoberVets 5k Sponsored by the North Kingstown VFW
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location North Kingstown, Rhode Island
- Price $28.45 - $33.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the community for the OktoberVets 5k on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, in the charming town of North Kingstown, Washington. This exciting family-friendly event not only celebrates our veterans but also invites participants of all ages and abilities to take part in two fantastic races: a scenic 5k through the historic Wickford Village and a fun .152k run for those looking for a shorter distance.
As you race through the picturesque streets, you'll experience the beauty of Wickford Village, renowned as the 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America. Participants will enjoy a professionally organized road race atmosphere, complete with bib numbers, timing, and water stations. All runners will receive a unique race T-shirt, a medal, and a goodie bag filled with delightful surprises. Plus, your participation will support Gateway to Independence, a vital program helping homeless veterans in our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a great cause while enjoying a beautiful fall day!
As you race through the picturesque streets, you'll experience the beauty of Wickford Village, renowned as the 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America. Participants will enjoy a professionally organized road race atmosphere, complete with bib numbers, timing, and water stations. All runners will receive a unique race T-shirt, a medal, and a goodie bag filled with delightful surprises. Plus, your participation will support Gateway to Independence, a vital program helping homeless veterans in our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a great cause while enjoying a beautiful fall day!
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 19th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.75
CLOSED -
.152K Fun Run
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th October 2024 (11:00AM EDT)
$28.45
CLOSEDYou 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
CLOSED
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