Run 4 Kerri 4 Miler
- Date Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wakefield, Rhode Island
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Run 4 Kerri 4 Miler on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, in beautiful Wakefield, Washington! This special event celebrates the 25th anniversary of Kerri Lynn Bessette's legacy, who tragically passed away at just 19 years old. The race not only honors her memory but also supports deserving female seniors in pursuing their college dreams through scholarships.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant community atmosphere as runners of all ages come together to promote self-confidence, sportsmanship, and fun. Over the years, the Run 4 Kerri has made a significant impact, contributing to scholarships and supporting local youth track programs. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of inspiration and camaraderie while making a difference in the lives of young women! We can’t wait to see you there!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant community atmosphere as runners of all ages come together to promote self-confidence, sportsmanship, and fun. Over the years, the Run 4 Kerri has made a significant impact, contributing to scholarships and supporting local youth track programs. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of inspiration and camaraderie while making a difference in the lives of young women! We can’t wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
Welcome Back!
We are pleased to announce that we will are returning for the Run 4 Kerri on August 2nd 2026 ! This marks the 25th anniversary of Kerri's passing and we hope to continue to have an event to celebrate her life and to raise funds for deserving female seniors to aid in their dreams of attending college.
We look forward to seeing everyone August 2nd, 2026!
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The Run 4 Kerri is a nonprofit charity organization that was developed to raise funds to sponsor a variety of charitable endeavors. The race was created to preserve the memory of the late Kerri Lynn Bessette who passed away at 19 years old in April 2001. Kerri succumb to complications resulting from bacterial meningitis while a freshman student and athlete at LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Over the past years The Run 4 Kerri has been able to donate yearly to a memorial scholarship for senior female track and field athletes at South Kingstown High School to offset college expenses. Over time we have also added sponsoring the Narragansett Youth Track Series which allows children 13 and under to participate in track and field events to emphasis and promote self-confidence, sportsmanship, and fun. In addition we have purchased new children's books with the Run 4 Kerri stamp placed in local elementary schools.
We are pleased to announce that we will are returning for the Run 4 Kerri on August 2nd 2026 ! This marks the 25th anniversary of Kerri's passing and we hope to continue to have an event to celebrate her life and to raise funds for deserving female seniors to aid in their dreams of attending college.
We look forward to seeing everyone August 2nd, 2026!
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The Run 4 Kerri is a nonprofit charity organization that was developed to raise funds to sponsor a variety of charitable endeavors. The race was created to preserve the memory of the late Kerri Lynn Bessette who passed away at 19 years old in April 2001. Kerri succumb to complications resulting from bacterial meningitis while a freshman student and athlete at LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Over the past years The Run 4 Kerri has been able to donate yearly to a memorial scholarship for senior female track and field athletes at South Kingstown High School to offset college expenses. Over time we have also added sponsoring the Narragansett Youth Track Series which allows children 13 and under to participate in track and field events to emphasis and promote self-confidence, sportsmanship, and fun. In addition we have purchased new children's books with the Run 4 Kerri stamp placed in local elementary schools.
Races
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Run 4 Kerri
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$30.00
Course Records: Male: Amos Sang (2014) 18:44 Female: Laura Nagel (2015) 21:30 Cash Prize to top 3 male and female finishers overall, $200, $100 and $50. Additionally the first male and female master will receive $50 and be eligible for top 3 prizes as well. Tour De France style sprint bonuses - First male and female runner to cross the mile 1 will receive $50 and $25 will be awarded for first male and female to reach mile 2 and mile 3. Awards to the top three finishers in each age division: 12 and under 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ - All entrants eligible for prize drawings - Light refreshments following the race - T-shirts guaranteed to first 400 pre-registered runners and walkers. - New Course Record $100, both male and female
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380 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, 02879, RI, United States
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