Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Coventry, Rhode Island
- Price $46.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Pawtuxet River 5K: Run of the Mills on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Coventry, Kent! This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers alike to experience a scenic 5K route along the beautiful Pawtuxet River. Participants will traverse an exciting course that features three trestle bridges along the Coventry Greenway, a stunning rail trail renowned as the Washington-Secondary bike path. Marvel at the picturesque views of the river and the striking mills while jogging through the historic Anthony District, which proudly holds a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
Join us for this fantastic opportunity to not only enjoy a day of health and wellness but also support a great cause! All proceeds benefit the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, a dedicated organization committed to preserving and restoring the river and its watershed for over 50 years. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top three overall finishers in both male and female categories, with cash prizes of up to $100! Be sure to sign up before October 15, 2026, to guarantee your limited-edition T-shirt. Lace up your running shoes and
Join us for this fantastic opportunity to not only enjoy a day of health and wellness but also support a great cause! All proceeds benefit the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, a dedicated organization committed to preserving and restoring the river and its watershed for over 50 years. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top three overall finishers in both male and female categories, with cash prizes of up to $100! Be sure to sign up before October 15, 2026, to guarantee your limited-edition T-shirt. Lace up your running shoes and
Organiser's Description
PAWTUXET RIVER 5K: RUN OF THE MILLS!
LIMITED T-SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE!
Please join us Saturday, November 7, for a family-friendly 5k run or walk along the Pawtuxet River! Featuring 3 trestle bridges along the Coventry Greenway, a rail trail known as the Washington-Secondary bike path, enjoy views of the river, two majestic mills, and a jog through Anthony Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
All proceeds benefit the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, which has been protecting, conserving, and restoring the Pawtuxet River and its watershed for over 50 years! We are a 100% volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving Cranston, Coventry, Scituate, Warwick, and West Warwick. Our mission is to enhance water quality and wildlife habitats, create opportunities for public passive recreation, and promote the environmental, cultural, and historic significance of the Pawtuxet River and its watershed.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
* Bib pick up will take place from 7am to 7:45am at the Middle School
* Runners will walk to the start on Knotty Oak Road near Rice Field
* Race will start promptly at 8am
* Race will FINISH at the Middle School
* Awards for Top 3 Overall Finishers in MALE/OPEN and FEMALE categories:
* 1st Place - $100
* 2nd Place - $75
* 3rd Place - $50
* T-SHIRTS ONLY GUARANTEED IF YOU SIGN UP BEFORE OCTOBER 15, 2026
LIMITED T-SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE!
Please join us Saturday, November 7, for a family-friendly 5k run or walk along the Pawtuxet River! Featuring 3 trestle bridges along the Coventry Greenway, a rail trail known as the Washington-Secondary bike path, enjoy views of the river, two majestic mills, and a jog through Anthony Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
All proceeds benefit the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, which has been protecting, conserving, and restoring the Pawtuxet River and its watershed for over 50 years! We are a 100% volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving Cranston, Coventry, Scituate, Warwick, and West Warwick. Our mission is to enhance water quality and wildlife habitats, create opportunities for public passive recreation, and promote the environmental, cultural, and historic significance of the Pawtuxet River and its watershed.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
* Bib pick up will take place from 7am to 7:45am at the Middle School
* Runners will walk to the start on Knotty Oak Road near Rice Field
* Race will start promptly at 8am
* Race will FINISH at the Middle School
* Awards for Top 3 Overall Finishers in MALE/OPEN and FEMALE categories:
* 1st Place - $100
* 2nd Place - $75
* 3rd Place - $50
* T-SHIRTS ONLY GUARANTEED IF YOU SIGN UP BEFORE OCTOBER 15, 2026
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$46.40
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15 Foster Dr, Coventry, RI 02816, Coventry, 02816, RI, United States
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