13th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/Walk

🍂 The South Foster Volunteer Fire Company Presents:

🏃‍♀️ 13th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/Walk

📅 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 (rain or shine event)

Enjoy a crisp fall morning run/walk through the beautiful northwestern Rhode Island countryside at the height of the foliage season. Beginning and ending in historic Foster Center, our challenging course will take you down quiet country roads, passing historic sites and homes, pastoral meadows, and picturesque farmland.

💲 Registration Information

• Pre-Registration: $30: Day-Of Registration price increases to $35
• 12 and Under 5K Registration: is $15: Day-Of Registration price increases to $20
• Shirt Guarantee: Register by October 1st to be guaranteed a race shirt!
• Shirt Availability: Registrations after October 1st (including day-of) available on a first-come, first-served basis.

⏰ Event Details and Schedule

• 7 AM: Check-In & Day-Of Registration Opens
• 9 AM: Runners to Start Line: race begins at 9:00 AM sharp! (No bibs will be issued after the race has begun)
• Starting Point: All races start and end in the town center.

🔍 Helpful Info

• Online Registration: Closes on October 17th at 11:59 PM.
• Dog-Friendly: This is a dog and stroller-friendly event! Please keep your dog leashed at all times! 🐕
• Parking: Plenty of free parking and port-a-potties on site.

🏅 Prizes

• All participants will be entered to win a $100 Gift Certificate in our Door Prize Raffle.
• $50 cash prize & maple syrup to the overall male and female winners from Foster in each race (10K & 5K).

🏆 Awards

Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female in each age group for:

• 5K: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
• 10K: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

🤝 Support Our Cause

All proceeds support the South Foster Volunteer Fire Company, which has been proudly serving the town of Foster and surrounding communities since 1928.

For more information and to register, visit this link.