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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
Colt State Park, Bristol RI
Distance
5K
Typical weather
63–74°F · some rain risk
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2025
62–71°F
dry
2024
65–73°F
dry
2023
72–77°F
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2022
67–74°F
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2021
67–77°F
dry
2020
55–69°F
dry
2019
57–69°F
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2018
68–74°F
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2017
56–77°F
dry
2016
59–74°F
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About this race
Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2026
Date: September 12, 2026
Location: Colt State Park, Bristol, RI
For more information, visit: Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk
Event Overview
- Purpose: 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.
- Mission: We also will be raising funds for our core mission to help PTSD veterans and their families.
Registration Details
- Discount: There is a $5 registration discount for military and first responders.
- Timing: Racers are electronic BiBTag Timed using MyLaps (reg).
- Memorial Tags: ALL participants will receive memorial military-style dog tags.
- T-Shirts: The FIRST 150 participants to register for the Bristol event will receive a free t-shirt.
Additional Information
- Children: Children 12 and under are free.
- Accessibility: Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome.
- Honor: This 5K Run/Walk event is in honor of PFC Zachary M. Martin, USMC, who took his own life due to PTSD.
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