Start time is 10 am. Help support and promote the health and wellness of urban students. There will be music, food, and drink. Registration covers: t-shirt, refreshments and prizes for winners.
Born To Run is Blackstone Academy's unique 5K (3.1 mile) Road Race and One Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. Join family and friends on a Sunday morning walking or running alongside the Blackstone River and celebrate outdoor exercise with a diverse group of students! The proceeds from this race will benefit our after school programs.
Event details and schedule
10am start time
Route:
Begin behind Blackstone Academy on Taft Street between Tower and Tidewater Street. Head towards downtown Pawtucket. Continue onto Roosevelt extension and Roosevelt Avenue. Turn right on Exchange Street. Head West on Exchange Street towards Exchange Court( loop around back towards Roosevelt Avenue). Turn right on Roosevelt Avenue and head North on Roosevelt Avenue towards Blackstone Avenue. Head South on Roosevelt Avenue and into Central Falls. Just before Charles Street in Central Falls, loop back, staying on Roosevelt Avenue and continue straight as Roosevelt Avenue blends into Taft Street. End at start of race behind Blackstone Academy on Taft Street between Tower and Tidewater Street.
One mile Fun Run/Walk begins in the same location and goes for 1/2 mile down and 1/2 mile back.
-) 2018 race registration is open • Registration Information