Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Coventry, Rhode Island
- Price $41.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025, for the Pawtuxet River 5K: Run of the Mills in beautiful Coventry, Kent! This family-friendly event invites participants to walk, run, roll, or stroll along the scenic banks of the Pawtuxet River. The 5K course features picturesque views, including three charming trestle bridges, the historic Anthony Historic District, and two majestic mills that add to the area's rich heritage.
Kick off the morning at Rice Memorial Field, where you can soak in the crisp autumn air and admire the stunning foliage as the morning fog gently lifts off the water. The race begins promptly at 8 AM, with bib pick-up available from 7 AM to 7:45 AM. This event is not just about the run; it’s also a celebration of the Pawtuxet River, with proceeds benefiting the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, which has dedicated over 50 years to protecting and restoring the river and its watershed. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit while supporting an important cause!
Kick off the morning at Rice Memorial Field, where you can soak in the crisp autumn air and admire the stunning foliage as the morning fog gently lifts off the water. The race begins promptly at 8 AM, with bib pick-up available from 7 AM to 7:45 AM. This event is not just about the run; it’s also a celebration of the Pawtuxet River, with proceeds benefiting the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, which has dedicated over 50 years to protecting and restoring the river and its watershed. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit while supporting an important cause!
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:
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:
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50
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