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RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
Blessing of the Fleet Race Number Pick-up
Blessing of the Fleet bib pick up is Wednesday July 15th and July 22th at Wakefield Running Company. Come in to grab your t-shirt and bib from 4:00-7:00 each day. Beat the crowds and be ready for southern Rhode Island's iconic 10-miler!
RUN CLUB - ON Shoe demo
ON Shoe Demo: Grab a pair of Cloudmonster 3 or Cloudmonster 3 Hyper and take them for a test run during run club.
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
Blessing of the Fleet Race Number Pick-up
Blessing of the Fleet bib pick up is Wednesday July 15th and July 22th at Wakefield Running Company. Come in to grab your t-shirt and bib from 4:00-7:00 each day. Beat the crowds and be ready for southern Rhode Island's iconic 10-miler!
Blessing of the Fleet 10-mile Road Race
A summer South County tradition for 50-years! Join 4,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair entrants on a scenic 10-mile course through historic Narragansett.
Pick up last minute race essentials from the Wakefield Running Company Tent on race day!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
RUN CLUB - Baron’s Ice Cream Run
This Week: We meet at Baron’s Ice Cream in Narragansett (6:00pm). Run 3-4 miles, then enjoy some of the best ice cream on planet earth.
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
Blessing For Beginners Training Group
Get ready for THE largest summer event in South County - The Blessing of the Fleet 10-mile Road Race!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
Blessing For Beginners Training Group
Get ready for THE largest summer event in South County - The Blessing of the Fleet 10-mile Road Race!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
Blessing For Beginners Training Group
Get ready for THE largest summer event in South County - The Blessing of the Fleet 10-mile Road Race!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
Blessing For Beginners Training Group
Get ready for THE largest summer event in South County - The Blessing of the Fleet 10-mile Road Race!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4+ mi. Free!
Blessing For Beginners Training Group
Get ready for THE largest summer event in South County - The Blessing of the Fleet 10-mile Road Race!
RUN CLUB - Vanilla Bean Run
Join us for our annual end of summer Vanilla Bean Run. We run a beautiful 3.5mi mostly flat loop. All paces and levels welcome. Free event. (However, bring some cash for ice cream!)
This Week: Meet @ South Kingstown Town Beach parking lot @ 6:00pm. Post run we head over to Vanilla Bean for ice cream.
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
Bring a headlamp or light, and something reflective. We are mostly on the bike path and away from cars, so safe routes even when dark.
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
Bring a headlamp or light, and something reflective. We are mostly on the bike path and away from cars, so safe routes even when dark.
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
Bring a headlamp or light, and something reflective. We are mostly on the bike path and away from cars, so safe routes even when dark.
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
Bring a headlamp or light, and something reflective. We are mostly on the bike path and away from cars, so safe routes even when dark.
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
Bring a headlamp or light, and something reflective. We are mostly on the bike path and away from cars, so safe routes even when dark.
Rhode Races - Ocean State Marathon and Half Marathon
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k
The 9th Annual Ocean State Rhode Races in Narragansett, RI will be held on Sunday October 26, 2025. Race weekend features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k Race.
The Marathon will start at 7:30 am, the Half Marathon will start at 8:00 AM and the 5k at 8:15 am, all on Sunday.
Pick up last minute race essentials from the Wakefield Running Company Tent.
This boutique Rhode Island marathon will showcase what is great about the Ocean State. Not only does the course feature classic Rhode Island beauty, the post-race festival will include an authentic RI experience at iconic Narragansett Town Beach. For runners and by runners, the event offers direct access to the race directors who promise timely communication and personal touches throughout your race experience.
Rhode Races - Expo and Packet Pick Up
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k Packet Pick Up and Expo
Pick up your race number
Stop by the Wakefield Running Company table for any last minute race essentials
Shakeout Run - 4:00 PM
URI Be 5k
The URI Counseling Center & CCEE is hosting the 17th annual Be5K, URI's 5K walk/run for suicide prevention & mental health awareness on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Registration starts at 7:30 AM and the Run/Walk at 8:15 AM on the URI Quad.
The URI Be 5K is a dynamic & high energy event for URI students, faculty, staff, families and community members to explore on & off-campus resources and discover ways we can all contribute to suicide prevention and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
The Be 5K takes place rain or shine. Pets welcome!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
RUN CLUB - Tower Hill Brewing Co
This week we are meeting at Tower Hill Brewing for 6:00pm. Refreshments and TRIVIA NIGHT to follow!
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
Ocean State Half Marathon - Course Preview
🌊🏃♀️ Course Preview Time! 🏃♂️🌊
Join Rhode Races + Wakefield Running Company as we preview the Ocean State Rhode Races course! Whether you're racing the half marathon or the full, or just want a solid long run with good company, this is the perfect chance to get familiar with the route.
📍 Starting 298 Boston Neck Rd (Rt 1A)
📏 8-mile + 11-mile options
📅 Oct. 4, at 8am
Come run the roads, practice your pacing, and get race-day ready with the community. Let's make this a confidence-boosting long run before the big day! 💪✨
Tag your run crew and we'll see you there! 🏅
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
Rhode Races - Jamestown Half Marathon
Half Marathon
The Jamestown Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The half marathon is set on picturesque Conanicut Island and looks out over Narragansett Bay and the Newport Pell Bridge, the largest suspension bridge in New England. The course features vivid landscapes, winding roads, historic Watson Farm as well as the village of Jamestown with its small shops and quaint restaurants.
Nautical but nice! ⚓️
The race will start at 7:00 am and has a 3.5 hr time limit. The race has a limit of 400 participants.
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!
RUN CLUB
Join us every Tuesday, rain, sun or full moon. In front of the store at for a quick stretch and an easy paced social run on the bike path. All paces and levels welcome. 2-4 miles. Free!