Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England Women's Classic 5k Road Race and 3k Walk

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Certified, flat and fast 5k (3.1 miles) and 3k (1.8 miles) courses from the Brown University Stadium through the scenic and historic East Side of Providence.

🗓️ Registration Information

Online Registration: Available through Thursday, October 9.

In-Person Registration:

• Date: Saturday, October 11, 8:30 am to 11:00 am
• Race Day: Sunday, October 12, 8:00 am to 9:30 am

💵 Registration Fees and Deadlines for 2025

• Early Bird: $28 through September 8
• Standard Pricing: $34 September 9 through October 9
• Last Minute: $40 October 10 through October 12 (in person only)
• Students: $10 for elementary, high school, and college students

👥 Referral Discount Program

We’re trying something new this year! Refer friends and family to the Women’s Classic and get a discount on your registration! Here’s how it works:

1. Step 1: Register for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England Women’s Classic (the 3k walk OR the 5k run) during the months of June and July.
2. Step 2: At check-out, share this event with your friends through email, Facebook, or other social media platforms using your referral link.
3. Step 3: For every person who registers using your link, you will get a $5 refund on your registration (up to 3 referrals for a maximum of $15).
4. Note: The referral option will close on August 1 and is not available to students.

🕗 Race Day Schedule

8:00 am: Race day registration opens

8:45 am: Kids Races (Download the waiver)

9:30 am – 11:30 am: Kids Village (Download the waiver)

9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Health + Wellness Fair

10:00 am: Start of RMHCNE Women’s Classic 5K Run and 3K Walk

🎽 Race Number and Packet Pickup

SHIRTS AND GOODY BAGS to the first 400 participants to pick up their bib numbers.

📍 Packet Pickup Locations

Saturday, October 11, 2024: 8:30 am – 11:00 am at Rhode Runner, 657 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, Tel: 401.831.6346

Sunday, October 12, 2024 (Race Day): 8:00 am – 9:30 am at Brown University Stadium, 400 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02906

🏆 Team Competition + Individual Prizes

Team Competition: Teams must consist of three or more women. If there are more than three on a team, the top three aggregate gun times will count for scoring.

Cash prizes to top three teams:
First place: $300
Second place: $200
Third place: $100

Individual Awards: Cash prizes to top five overall finishers in the 5k:
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
4th: $75
5th: $50
6th – 10th: Merchandise/gift certificates

🏅 Top Finisher Prizes

Top Three Finishers in the 5k Non-Binary Category:

Age group prizes for 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60-69, 70–79, 80+:
1st: $50
2nd – 5th: Merchandise/gift certificates

Age group prize for 19 and under:
1st – 5th: Merchandise/gift certificates

*No double dipping with individual cash prizes.

🚫 Important Notes

PLEASE NO DOGS, STROLLERS 3K ONLY: Dogs will not be allowed on the course or in the gates of the track. Because of the large numbers, 5k participants will not be allowed to push strollers during the event. 3k walkers with strollers must start at the back of the starting area.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England Women's Classic.