
CORE + Giving 2026 is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Providence, RI, with entry fees from $50 to $65.
CORE + Giving 2026
(Benefiting Dr. Safran's Oncology Research Fund at Rhode Island Hospital) In Memory of Suzanne Tanner
Join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, for the 19th Annual CORE + Giving, benefiting Dr. Safran’s Oncology Research Fund at Rhode Island Hospital and held in loving memory of Suzanne Tanner.
CORE + Giving is a Thanksgiving tradition centered around movement, community, gratitude, and giving back. This year, we continue to honor Suzanne’s incredible spirit, strength, kindness, and love of running while supporting meaningful cancer research right here in Rhode Island.
100% of funds raised will benefit Dr. Howard P. Safran and his oncology research team, helping support innovative cancer research, clinical trials, and access to promising new treatments.
Choose How You Want to Participate:
Bootcamp Only
Join us for an outdoor CORE Bootcamp workout.
5K Run/Walk Only
Run, jog, or walk our Thanksgiving morning 5K. All paces are welcome!
Bootcamp + 5K
Take on the full CORE + Giving experience — start with Bootcamp and finish with the 5K Run/Walk.
You do not need to be a CORE member to participate. Bring your friends, family, and community and start Thanksgiving morning by moving for a meaningful cause.
Move together. Give together. Make a difference.
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
49°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Providence T F Green Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Population
190,214
as of 2023
City 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.
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CORE + Giving 2026
Nov 26, 2026