
From the Organizer
The Amica Insurance Women's Classic 5K Run & 3K Walk in Support of Ronald McDonald House New England will be held October 11, 2026. The course is a certified, flat, and fast 5K (3.1 miles) which starts from the Brown University Stadium and goes through the scenic and historic East Side of Providence. The 3K Walk, sponsored by Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses, follows the same course.
Online Registration is available through Thursday, October 8. People may also register in-person from 8:30 am to 11:00 am at packet pick-up on Saturday, October 10 and from 8:00 am to 9:30 am on race day, Sunday, October 11.
Registration Fees and Deadlines for 2026
$20 through April 1
$28 April 1 through September 7
$34 September 8 through October 8
$40 October 9 through October 11 (in person only)
$10 for high school and college students
Race Day Schedule:
8:00 am • Race day registration opens
8:45 am • Kids Races (Download the waiver)
9:30 am – 11:30 am • Kids Village (Download the waiver)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm • Health + Wellness Fair
10:00 am • Start of Amica Insurance Women's Classic 5K Run & 3K Walk in Support of Ronald McDonald House New England
Race Number and Packet Pickup
SHIRTS AND GOODY BAGS to the first 400 participants to pick up their bib numbers.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:30 am – 11:00 am
Rhode Runner
657 North Main Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Tel: 401.831.6346
Sunday, October 11, 2026 (Race Day)
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Brown University Stadium
400 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Team Competition + Individual Prizes
Team Competition
Teams must consist of 3 or more women. If more there are than 3 on a team, the top 3 aggregate gun times will count for scoring.
Cash prizes to top 3 teams:
First place: $300
Second place: $200
Third place: $100
Individual awards
Cash prizes to top 5 overall finishers in the 5k:
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
4th: $75
5th: $50
6th–10th: Merchandise/gift certificates
Prizes to the Top 3 Finishers in the 5K Non-Binary Category
Age group prizes for 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60-69, 70–79, 80+ :
1st: $50
2nd–5th: Merchandise/gift certificates
Age group prize for 19 and under:
1st–5th Merchandise/gift certificates
*No double dipping with individual cash prizes.
PLEASE NO DOGS, STROLLERS 3K ONLY
Dogs will not be allowed on the course or in the gates of the track. Because of the large numbers, 5K participants will not be allowed to push strollers during the event. 3K walkers with strollers must start at the back of the starting area.
Events
Weather
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
66°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Providence T F Green Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
190,214
as of 2023
Elevation
71 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Amica Insurance Women's Classic 5K Run & 3K Walk in Support of Ronald McDonald House New England, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
125
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Amica Insurance Women's Classic 5K Run & 3K Walk in Support of Ronald McDonald House New England
Oct 11, 2026