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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
10 Lippitt Rd, Kingston RI
5K
51–63°F · some rain risk
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2025
47–60°F
dry
2024
41–55°F
dry
2023
48–60°F
dry
2022
50–63°F
rain
2021
53–65°F
rain
2020
43–58°F
rain
2019
48–61°F
rain
2018
45–59°F
dry
2017
43–55°F
dry
2016
59–71°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The University of Rhode Island Counseling Center is hosting the 18th annual Be 5K, URI's 5K community event for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. All proceeds from the URI Be 5K will go directly to the Heather Fund. This fund was established in memory of Heather Vennewald, a URI student who was lost to suicide.
Purpose of the Fund
- Support: The Heather Fund provides support for suicide prevention and mental health programs in the URI community.
- Dynamic Event: The URI Be 5K is a dynamic and high energy event for URI students, faculty, staff, families and community members.
- Community Involvement: Participants can explore on and off-campus resources.
- Awareness: The event aims to discover ways we can all contribute to suicide prevention and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-17
- Location: 10 Lippitt Rd, Kingston, RI
- Registration: Day-of registration starts at 8:30 AM.
- Race Start: The 5K starts at 10:00 AM.
Additional Information
- Weather: The Be 5K takes place rain or shine.
- Pets: Pets welcome!
- Race Link: URI Be 5K Registration
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