Pawtuxet River Run of the Mills 5k
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Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills
The Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills is a family-friendly 5K run/walk on November 7, 2026 in Coventry, Rhode Island (15 Foster Dr). The route follows the Pawtuxet River along the Coventry Greenway, a rail trail known as the Washington-Secondary bike path, and includes three trestle bridges, views of the river, two mills, and a jog through the Anthony Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Registration opens March 7, 2026 and closes July 31, 2026. The registration fee is $35.00. T-shirts are only guaranteed for registrations completed before October 15, 2026.
Event logistics note that bib pick up will take place at the Middle School and runners will walk to the start on Knotty Oak Road near Rice Field; the race finishes at the Middle School. Awards are offered to the Top 3 Overall Finishers in the Male/Open and Female categories: 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50.
All proceeds benefit the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council. The organization is a 100% volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) that has worked for over 50 years to protect, conserve, and restore the Pawtuxet River and its watershed and to promote its environmental, cultural, and historic significance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
