Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Coventry, Rhode Island
- Price $46.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Pawtuxet River 5K: Run of the Mills on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in the charming town of Coventry, Kent! This exciting and family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to walk, run, roll, or stroll along the picturesque banks of the Pawtuxet River. Experience the beauty of autumn as you traverse 3 trestle bridges along the Coventry Greenway, taking in stunning views of the river and historic mills, including a delightful jog through the Anthony Historic District, a designated National Register of Historic Places.
Kick off this vibrant morning with bib pickup at Rice Memorial Field between 7 AM and 7:45 AM, followed by the race starting at 8 AM on Knotty Oak Rd. This 5K not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports a great cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, dedicated to protecting and restoring the river and its watershed for over 50 years. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the crisp autumn air and vibrant foliage while competing for prizes, including cash awards for the top three overall finishers in both male and female categories. Mark your calendar for this unforgettable event and
Kick off this vibrant morning with bib pickup at Rice Memorial Field between 7 AM and 7:45 AM, followed by the race starting at 8 AM on Knotty Oak Rd. This 5K not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports a great cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, dedicated to protecting and restoring the river and its watershed for over 50 years. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the crisp autumn air and vibrant foliage while competing for prizes, including cash awards for the top three overall finishers in both male and female categories. Mark your calendar for this unforgettable event and
Organiser's Description
PAWTUXET RIVER 5K: RUN OF THE MILLS!
Please join us Saturday, November 1, for a family-friendly 5k walk, run, roll, or stroll along the banks of 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.
Feel the crisp autumn air at the starting line by Rice Memorial Field and take in beautiful foliage as the morning fog slowly rises off the still water of the pond before the water rushes over the dams at Laurel Ave and Clariant Falls. Celebrate the Pawtuxet River with us, just minutes from Route 95, in the historic village of Anthony.
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 non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving Cranston, Coventry, Scituate, Warwick, and West Warwick where the mainstem, south, and north branches of the Pawtuxet River flows. 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.
Bib pick up will take place at Rice Field from 7am to 7:45am.
The race will start promptly at 8am on Knotty Oak Rd., adjacent to Rice Field, in Coventry, RI. Please see the course map below.
Awards for Top 3 Overall Finishers in Male/Open and Female categories:
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50
Please join us Saturday, November 1, for a family-friendly 5k walk, run, roll, or stroll along the banks of 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.
Feel the crisp autumn air at the starting line by Rice Memorial Field and take in beautiful foliage as the morning fog slowly rises off the still water of the pond before the water rushes over the dams at Laurel Ave and Clariant Falls. Celebrate the Pawtuxet River with us, just minutes from Route 95, in the historic village of Anthony.
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 non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving Cranston, Coventry, Scituate, Warwick, and West Warwick where the mainstem, south, and north branches of the Pawtuxet River flows. 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.
Bib pick up will take place at Rice Field from 7am to 7:45am.
The race will start promptly at 8am on Knotty Oak Rd., adjacent to Rice Field, in Coventry, RI. Please see the course map below.
Awards for Top 3 Overall Finishers in Male/Open and Female categories:
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$46.40
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