Run 4 Kerri 4 Miler
- Date Sun 6th August 2023
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wakefield, Rhode Island
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Run 4 Kerri 4 Miler on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, in Wakefield, Washington! This annual event honors the memory of Kerri Lynn Bessette, who tragically passed away at a young age but continues to touch lives through this charitable race. As we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of Kerri's legacy, the Run 4 Kerri not only promotes health and fitness but also raises essential funds for scholarships aimed at helping deserving female seniors pursue their college dreams.
This year, we are excited to honor the achievements of Laurel Filiberto and Isabella Lawless, the scholarship recipients from the class of 2023 at South Kingstown High School. The Run 4 Kerri also supports youth initiatives, including the Narragansett Youth Track Series, encouraging children to engage in sports while building confidence and camaraderie. Come out for a day filled with community spirit, fun, and purpose, and help us continue Kerri's legacy of kindness and support!
This year, we are excited to honor the achievements of Laurel Filiberto and Isabella Lawless, the scholarship recipients from the class of 2023 at South Kingstown High School. The Run 4 Kerri also supports youth initiatives, including the Narragansett Youth Track Series, encouraging children to engage in sports while building confidence and camaraderie. Come out for a day filled with community spirit, fun, and purpose, and help us continue Kerri's legacy of kindness and support!
Organiser's Description
Welcome Back!
We are pleased to announce that we will are returning for the Run 4 Kerri on August 4th 2024 ! This marks the 23rd 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.
Our annual scholarships for South Kingstown High School seniors were presented to Laurel Filiberto and Isabella Lawless both of the class of 2023.
We look forward to seeing everyone August 4, 2024!
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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 4th 2024 ! This marks the 23rd 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.
Our annual scholarships for South Kingstown High School seniors were presented to Laurel Filiberto and Isabella Lawless both of the class of 2023.
We look forward to seeing everyone August 4, 2024!
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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.
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Run 4 Kerri
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Sun 6th August 2023 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
CLOSEDCourse Records: Male: Amos Sang (2014) 18:44 Female: Laura Nagel (2015) 21:39 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 for miles 2 and 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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