NCYMCA's Pie Run

NOV
27
2025
Join the longtime NCYMCA Pie Run on Thanksgiving Day in Middletown RI, with 5 mile and 3 mile options live or virtual. Family friendly and charity focused, it raises funds and collects food and coats while welcoming runners and walkers.
Thu 27 Nov 2025
5 miles 3 miles

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NCYMCA's Pie Run : Overview

NCYMCA's Pie Run is held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842. The event is USATF sanctioned and was originally founded in 1985 by the Newport Running Club. The race collects non-perishable food donations for the MLK Community Center and coat donations for local organizations while also raising funds for the Y's Community Support Campaign. The event typically draws over 2,000 walkers and runners and offers both live/in-person and virtual participation options.

Events and logistics

  • 5 Mile Competitive Run (LIVE) - chip timed.
  • 3 Mile Noncompetitive Run/Walk (LIVE) - not timed.
  • 5 Mile Run (VIRTUAL).
  • 3 Mile Run/Walk (VIRTUAL).

Pricing listed on the event page shows the live 5 Mile at $40 and the live 3 Mile at $35; virtual events are listed at $30. There is no on-site day-of registration; online or device registration was required up to a specified cutoff in prior years. The course is dog and stroller friendly. Parking and restrooms are available. Bib and T-shirt pickup is scheduled at the Newport County YMCA on:

  • Monday 11/24: 12:00pm-4:00pm
  • Tuesday 11/25: 11:00am-5:00pm
  • Wednesday 11/26: 9:00am-4:00pm

Presenting sponsor is Saccucci Honda. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
5 Mile Competitive Run (live)
3 mi
3 Mile Noncompetitive Run/walk (live)
5 Mile Run (virtual)
3 Mile Run/walk (virtual)

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