2025 URI Be 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: The 17th annual Be 5K
• Purpose: URI's 5K walk/run for suicide prevention and mental health awareness
• Proceeds: All proceeds go directly to the Heather Fund
• Memory: Established in memory of Heather Vennewald, a URI student lost to suicide

💚 Support and Awareness

• Heather Fund: Provides support for suicide prevention and mental health programs at URI
• Community Event: A dynamic and high energy gathering for URI students, faculty, staff, families, and community members
• Resources: Explore on and off-campus resources dedicated to suicide prevention
• Stigma Reduction: Discover ways to contribute and reduce mental health stigma

☔ Race Details

• Date: October 25, 2025
• Location: 10 Lippitt Rd, Kingston, RI
• Weather Policy: The Be 5K takes place rain or shine
• Pets: Pets are welcome!

🕗 Race Information

• Registration: Day-of registration starts at 8:30 AM
• Start Time: Walk/run starts at 10 AM
• Link: For more information, visit URI Be 5K