Charlie Holder Sr. Memorial 5K
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Charlie Holder Sr. Memorial 5K : Middletown, RI
The Charlie Holder Sr. Memorial 5K is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Middletown, Rhode Island at the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road. The event includes multiple participation options and a short family sprint for youth at the start line.
Distances and options
- 10K Competitive Race
- 5K Fun Walk / Non competitive
- 10K / 5K Virtual Option
The event raises funds for local organizations, specifically the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and the Newport County YMCA Summer Scholarship Fund. Last year the race raised $8,623 for each organization and the stated fundraising goal for this edition is $10,000.
Facilities and logistics mentioned by the organizer include parking accessed via John Clarke Road with additional parking at the People’s Credit Union lot and Child and Family, restroom facilities inside the YMCA, and bib pickup at the YMCA lobby prior to the event. Participants who register by April 1 will be guaranteed a t shirt. Strollers and dogs on leash with waste bags are allowed on course. Awards will be presented for overall first, second and third places and there will be a bib raffle with prizes. A course map and virtual participation option are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
