The Blazin’ Battle Against Brain Cancer

  • Date Sun 17th May 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Greenville, Rhode Island
  • Price $34.80 - $46.40
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

Event summary

Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for an inspiring day at The Blazin’ Battle Against Brain Cancer, taking place in Greenville, Providence. This uplifting event features both a 5K and a 10K race, designed to honor the memory of Jim Varin, a beloved firefighter and advocate for those affected by brain cancer. Following his own battle with Glioblastoma, Jim’s legacy continues through this event, which aims to support the Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation.

By participating in this meaningful race, you'll not only celebrate Jim's life but also contribute to a vital cause that provides education, spiritual, and financial support for individuals and families facing brain or spine tumors. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, this event promises to be both competitive and community-focused. Join us in making a difference and ensuring that no one travels this difficult road alone. Don't miss out on the bib pick-up from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM at Deerfield Park, and remember to bring your QR code for a quick check-in. Let’s come together to blaze a trail of hope and support!

Organiser's Description

IN MEMORY OF JIM VARIN TO BENEFIT THE RI BRAIN & SPINE TUMOR FOUNDATION

Jim Varin was a dedicated firefighter in the city of Providence for 31 years. He always expressed how extremely thankful he was to have a job that he loved so much.

In January of 2022, Jims life as he knew it completely changed. He was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive and fatal form of brain cancer, at the young age of 52. Due to this diagnosis, Jim would never be able to return to his fire station and perform the job he loved.

Before his passing, just 13 months later, he talked about wanting to help others who may be affected by Glioblastoma down the road. I assured him that his death would not be in vain and that we would make sure some good came from him being taken from us too soon by such a relentless cancer.

The Blazin Battle Against Brain Cancer 5k/10k is not only a way to keep Jims memory alive and positively channel the pain so many of us feel in his absence, but most importantly it will fulfill Jims desire to help others who are faced with a brain or spine cancer diagnosis.

Your participation in this race will directly support The Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundations (RIBSTF) mission to provide comprehensive support to those individuals, and families of those diagnosed, with brain or spine tumors and enhance their quality of life by providing education, spiritual and financial support, as well as to assist those who conduct research and wish to study this field.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for helping to make a difference in the lives of brain/spine cancer patients and their families. No one should have to go this road alone!

-The Varin Family

Please note - Dogs and strollers are precluded from participating in the event.

BIB PICK UP
SUNDAY, MAY 17TH - 6:30 AM TO 7:45 AM AT DEERFIELD PARK.

PLEASE BRING YOUR QR CODE FOR QUICK CHECK-IN (It can be shown from your mobile device, it does not need to be printed - save a tree.) Bib numbers will be assigned at check-in.

AWARDS

Top 3 Overall Male & Female for both the 5k & 10k
1st Place Age Group Award Male & Female for the 5k & 10k

AGE GROUP INCREMENTS:

* 19 & under
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70-74
* 75-79
* 80-84
* 84-90
* 90+

WE ARE EXCITED TO BE A PARTNER RACE FOR THE NE 65+ RUNNING CLUB [https://www.ne65plus.org]

Races

  • 10k

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $46.40

    OPENS 05 SEP
    Minimum of 12 years old to participate.
  • 5k

    Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)

    $34.80

    OPENS 05 SEP
  • Virtual 10k

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    $46.40

    OPENS 05 SEP
  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    $46.40

    OPENS 05 SEP

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Lisa Ann Circle, Greenville, 02828, RI, United States

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