14TH Annual
14th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/Walk
14th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Foster, RI, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (102 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The South Foster Volunteer Fire Company Presents:
14th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 (rain or shine event)
Enjoy a crisp fall morning run/walk through the beautiful northwestern Rhode Island countryside at the height of the foliage season. Beginning and ending in historic Foster Center, our challenging course will take you down quiet country roads, passing historic sites and homes, pastoral meadows, and picturesque farmland.
Pre-Registration is $30; Day-Of Registration price increases to $35
Back by popular demand! 12 and Under 5K Registration is $15; Day-Of Registration price increases to $20
➡ Register by October 1st to be guaranteed a race shirt!
➡ For anyone who registers after October 1st (including the day of the event), race shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event details and schedule
➡ 7 AM: Check-In & Day-Of Registration Opens
➡ 9 AM: Runners to Start Line; race begins at 9:00 AM sharp! (No bibs will be issued after the race has begun)
All races start and end in the town center
Helpful Info
Online pre-registration will close on October 16th at 11:59 PM.
Register by October 1st to be guaranteed a race shirt!
- Plenty of free parking and port-a-potties on site
- This is a dog and stroller-friendly event!*** Please keep your dog leashed at all times! 🐕
🏆 Prizes 🏆
- All participants will be entered to win a $100 Gift Certificate in our Door Prize Raffle
- $50 cash prize & maple syrup to overall male and female winners from Foster in each race (10K & 5K)
Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female in each age group for 5K: 12 and Under,13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female in each age group for 10K: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
All proceeds support the South Foster Volunteer Fire Company, which has been proudly serving the town of Foster and surrounding communities since 1928
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from N Foster 1 E, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Foster, RI
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- 14th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Foster than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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14th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Oct 17, 2026