Races

Let's bloom into spring, one step at a time!  8 week free program designed to help runners and walkers prepare for the Dogwood Dash 5K on April 18th.  The program starts on February 24th and meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15 pm, King University Student Center.  All are welcome, from beginners who are just getting started, to runners who are looking for some motivation, or those who just want some friends to run with.  The program will provide group leaders to help you along the way.  Dogs & strollers are welcome.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run – Run Bold. Run Lucky. Run Strong. 🍀 Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with more than just luck — celebrate it with Pride! Choose one of two T-shirt Designs:- St. Patrick with Beer: Our exclusive Kelly Green performance tee features an intricate, art-inspired design that commands attention. Ornate gold detailing, dynamic movement, and bold St. Patrick’s Day elements come together in a rich, eye-catching composition that stands out against the vibrant green backdrop. It’s more than a race shirt — it’s a statement piece. - Leprechaun with Clover: The shamrocks, Celtic design, and bold green-and-gold palette instantly scream St. Patrick’s Day!Our St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run is your chance to chase your goals, conquer your miles, and earn your pot of gold the only way that matters: one determined step at a time. Whether you're running your fastest 5K yet or simply getting out there to move, this run is about heart, resilience, a

8:00 am.  Come celebrate the 100th Dogwood Homecoming weekend at King University with a 5K that starts and finishes on the beautiful King campus and runs through the historic Fairmount residential area. The day will start out with the 5K, Mini Dash for kids, with other homecoming festivities throughout the day.  The race will be electronically timed by We Run Events.

9:00 am. The Ken-Ya Run It? event is more than just a race; it’s a step towards a brighter future for 30 orphans in Embu, Kenya. By participating, you are helping the Bristol Hub mission team provide essential education, supplies, and nutritious food for these incredible children. Every stride you take and every mile you conquer helps fund our mission to support their growth and development. Lace up your running shoes and join us in making a difference!

location: The event takes place at Pringle Nature Center in Bristol Woods County Park (9800 160th Avenue, Bristol, WI 53104). date/time: Participants should arrive on May 16th, 2026 no later than 9:45 AM (if they have pre-registered), or between 8:00 and 9:30 AM (if they have yet to register) in order to check in, pick up their race packet, and warm up. The 5k and 2-mile will both begin promptly at 10:00 AM. routes: The 2026 event will include a 5k trail run and 2-mile fun run/hike through the trails of beautiful Bristol Woods during peak wildflower viewing time. The two courses overlap and follow hilly, dirt trails through the park. extras: All participants receive snacks and refreshments after the race, optional race shirts (if registered by April 28th: performance athletic material t-shirts with the event logo in men's, women's, and youth sizes), and themed giveaways. The first overall male and female finishers, as well as the first male and female finishers of each age grou

8:15 5K Run/Walk, 9:15 am Kid's Half Mile Fun Run. Race to raise money for scholarships for Imagine Summer Camp for kids with special needs. Start/Finish at Shelter G, out and back on Lakeside Trail. Should be pretty fast! Register by May 7 to guarantee shirt size.

Run into the sunset. Party into the night! The Summer Nights 5k starts at 7:30 PM. Finish with an epic after-party, under the lights of the Mount Hope Farm barn! Enjoy Narragansett Beer at the finish line with live music, pizza dinner and a closed, ocean-side course.

Run into the sunset. Party into the night! The Summer Nights 5k starts at 7:30 PM. Finish with an epic after-party, under the lights of the Mount Hope Farm barn! Enjoy Narragansett Beer at the finish line with live music, pizza dinner and a closed, ocean-side course.

The Independence Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026.  In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half marathon will follow the beautiful downtown streets of America’s quintessential community when it is decked out in its finest - during the Oldest 4th of July Celebration in America.  The course includes incredible historic homes, a town common and the America’s Cup Museum before heading out along the scenic coastline, through Roger Williams University, following the parade route, and finishing along the water at Independence Park.   The Official Post Race Party will be Pivotal Brewing, 500 Wood St, Bristol (Mile 3 of the course).  Join us after the race, and show your bib for one free beer on race day only.   For more information visit our event website, RhodeRaces.com Please Note: The Independence Rhode Race will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the ev

The Independence Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026.  In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half marathon will follow the beautiful downtown streets of America’s quintessential community when it is decked out in its finest - during the Oldest 4th of July Celebration in America.  The course includes incredible historic homes, a town common and the America’s Cup Museum before heading out along the scenic coastline, through Roger Williams University, following the parade route, and finishing along the water at Independence Park.   The Official Post Race Party will be Pivotal Brewing, 500 Wood St, Bristol (Mile 3 of the course).  Join us after the race, and show your bib for one free beer on race day only.   For more information visit our event website, RhodeRaces.com Please Note: The Independence Rhode Race will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the ev

Seaside 6-Hour, 12-Hour & 24-Hour ultra-marathons in The Ocean State. Proudly named one of the "Best Races in America" by Men's Health Magazine. "The Smallest State's Longest Races".

Seaside 6-Hour, 12-Hour & 24-Hour ultra-marathons in The Ocean State. Proudly named one of the "Best Races in America" by Men's Health Magazine. "The Smallest State's Longest Races".

This is a 5K Run/Walk Event to raise money for Operation Stand Down in Rhode Island, which raises money for struggling and homeless veterans. We also will be raising funds for our core mission to help PTSD veterans and their families.  There is a $5 registration discount for military and first responders. Racers are electronic BiBTag Timed using MyLaps (reg). All participants will receive memorial military-style dog tags. Children 12 and under are free. Wheelchairs are welcome. This 5K Run/Walk event is in honor of PFC Zachary M. Martin, USMC, who took his own life due to PTSD.

This is a 5K Run/Walk Event to raise money for Operation Stand Down in Rhode Island, which raises money for struggling and homeless veterans. We also will be raising funds for our core mission to help PTSD veterans and their families.  There is a $5 registration discount for military and first responders. Racers are electronic BiBTag Timed using MyLaps (reg). All participants will receive memorial military-style dog tags. Children 12 and under are free. Wheelchairs are welcome. This 5K Run/Walk event is in honor of PFC Zachary M. Martin, USMC, who took his own life due to PTSD.

Join us on September 7, 2025 for our 3rd Annual Run 4 The Kidz 5k, starting and ending at Vigilant Brewing in Bristol.   This pet and family friendly event will benefit the many children and families in our care. Children 12 & under are free. After the race enjoy family friendly fun, music, light fare and raffles. Race participants will receive one complimentary beer ticket courtesy of our post-race party host, Vigilant Brewing. Bib pick up will start at 8am at Vigilant with the race kicking off promptly at 9am, near Vigilant's parking lot.  Be sure to get there early to park, collect your bib and warm up. For over 30 years, NAFI Rhode Island has been helping to build stronger, healthier families and communities across the state of Rhode Island. From behavioral health services to foster care to parenting education and support, NAFI Rhode Island provides critical services to hundreds of children, adults, and families each year. As a sponsor, volunteer, or participant in our 3rd

Join us on September 7, 2025 for our 3rd Annual Run 4 The Kidz 5k, starting and ending at Vigilant Brewing in Bristol.   This pet and family friendly event will benefit the many children and families in our care. Children 12 & under are free. After the race enjoy family friendly fun, music, light fare and raffles. Race participants will receive one complimentary beer ticket courtesy of our post-race party host, Vigilant Brewing. Bib pick up will start at 8am at Vigilant with the race kicking off promptly at 9am, near Vigilant's parking lot.  Be sure to get there early to park, collect your bib and warm up. For over 30 years, NAFI Rhode Island has been helping to build stronger, healthier families and communities across the state of Rhode Island. From behavioral health services to foster care to parenting education and support, NAFI Rhode Island provides critical services to hundreds of children, adults, and families each year. As a sponsor, volunteer, or participant in our 3rd

Welcome to the Johnny Fresh Legs Steele Creek Struggle, an epic backwoods adventure in the heart of Steele Creek Park, one of Tennessee’s most scenic and untamed trail systems. This is not your typical half marathon—it’s a gritty, wild, and rewarding test of endurance for trail runners who thrive on technical terrain and real mountain grit.  Also sponsored by Mountain Sports Limited, Bristol, VA , Petro Chili & Chips, Beat Street Bites (beatstreetbites.com) & Dr. Michael Smith Chiropractic, Bristol, TN. Course Overview Distance: 13.1 milesElevation Gain: Over 2,000 feetTerrain: Technical single track with roots, rocks, steep climbs, creek crossings, and fast descentsLocation: Steele Creek Park – Bristol, TN This course is designed for trail runners who live for the challenge. Expect to tackle steep ridge lines, narrow switchbacks, creek crossings, and rocky forest paths that wind through thick Appalachian woodlands. Every mile delivers a new test—and a new reason to love trail

Sunday, October 18, 2026 57 years and still running. We will have 4 races this year  8 mile / 8K / 5K and the "Monster Mile" A Halloween Themed Event Our Title Sponsor for 2026 is Bristol Hospital

Rhode Island has a rich history of distance running, and is fortunate to be able to celebrate that history with this beautiful, seaside course along Narragansett Bay & Bristol Harbor. Participants will be rewarded with ocean views and a fast, flat course in the beautiful, patriotic community of Bristol, Rhode Island.

Rhode Island has a rich history of distance running, and is fortunate to be able to celebrate that history with this beautiful, seaside course along Narragansett Bay & Bristol Harbor. Participants will be rewarded with ocean views and a fast, flat course in the beautiful, patriotic community of Bristol, Rhode Island.

The Speedway in Lights 5K returns for its 16th year on Sunday, Nov. 15, when more than 1,000 festive participants will be the first to tour the region's largest and most dazzling holiday lights display when the endurance race begins at 6 p.m. The run/walk event will wind through the new Speedway In Lights course that has been updated for 2026 with 40 new displays. The 5K will begin near the track’s Entrance No. 2 beside the BMS South Building and make a loop running up and back down the historic quarter-mile Bristol Dragway before returning to the legendary high-banked oval where they will enter the stadium at the track’s pit gate and make a left hand turn down the track’s backstretch in a counterclockwise direction before finally crossing the finish line which will be positioned just before Turn 2. Registration Pricing: Online registration opens February 25 and will remain open through November 8. After online registration closes, participants may register on-site the day of the e