2026 URI Be 5K
2026 URI Be 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Kingston, RI, with entry fees from $15 to $20.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (42 days to go)
- Location
- 10 Lippitt Rd, Kingston, RI
- Price
- $15–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The University of Rhode Island Counseling Center is hosting the 18th annual Be 5K, URI's 5K community event for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. All proceeds from the URI Be 5K will go directly to the Heather Fund. This fund was established in memory of Heather Vennewald, a URI student who was lost to suicide.
The Heather Fund provides support for suicide prevention and mental health programs in the URI community. In addition to raising funds, the URI Be 5K is a dynamic and high energy event for URI students, faculty, staff, families and community members to explore on and off-campus resources and discover ways we can all contribute to suicide prevention and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
The Be 5K takes place rain or shine. Pets welcome!
Race Info.: Day-of registration starts at 8:30AM and 5K starts at 10:00AM.
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
62°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kingston 1 Nw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kingston, RI
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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42
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 URI Be 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 10 Lippitt Rd, Kingston, RI
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2026 URI Be 5K
Oct 17, 2026