From the Organizer
Race Details
PARKING:
There is plenty of race day parking available at the starting line (175 Lincoln Street, Blackstone, MA)
AWARDS:
Top 3 overall female and male finishers.
1st place male and female 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
RACE SHIRTS:
T-shirt deadline end of day July 12, 2026
If you are not registered before the t-shirt deadline, You may not be able to receive will get a shirt on race day. Please be sure to register before the deadline if you would like to ensure that you get a t-shirt.
BIB PICK UP:
Saturday, July 25th beginning at 8:00am at Blackstone-Millville Regional High School, 175 Lincoln Street, Blackstoe, MA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Walkers are welcome.
Strollers are welcome to start in the back.
No dogs are allowed on the course. Please leave them at home or with a spectator.
(Please send an email to southshorerace@gmail.com if you need to participate with a service animal)
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Woonsocket, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
285 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Blackstone celebrates America 5k
Jul 25, 2026