Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
Down Syndrome Awareness Walk is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Warwick, RI.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (97 days to go)
- Location
- 54 1st street, Warwick, RI
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the DSSRI Down Syndrome Awareness Walk & Family Fun Festival!
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Belmont Park, Warwick, RI
Get ready to celebrate inclusion, community, and the incredible Down syndrome community!
Our biggest annual event brings families, friends, and supporters together for a morning of walking, music, activities, and smiles. Every step helps create a more inclusive Rhode Island!
About This Event
The DSSRI Down Syndrome Awareness Walk & Family Fun Festival is more than just a walk; it’s a celebration of the extraordinary individuals with Down syndrome who inspire us every day. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and funds raised directly supports local advocacy, education, and life changing programs for local families. Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps us continue our mission to create a more inclusive community.
• Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
• Time: Registration starts at 10:00 AM
Walk kicks off at 12:00 PM (festival fun to follow!)
• Location: Belmont Park, 54 1st Ave, Warwick, RI 02888
Each participant that registers before Sept 20th gets a FREE event t-shirt!
Your registration includes both the walk and access to all the activities at the Family Fun Festival - no extra cost!
(Please note: registration is required for entry to both the walk and festival.)
Ways to Get Involved
Start or Join a Team: Rally your friends, family, school, or workplace and walk together.
Register to Walk: Sign up as an individual or family and be part of the celebration.
Donate: Support a walk, team, or just the event itself.
Sponsor the Event: Local businesses can make a big impact by supporting this community celebration.
Every step we take helps raise awareness and funds to support the mission of the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island (DSSRI): to empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, education, and community.
Form a team, become a sponsor, or donate today!
Event Highlights
Join us on Sunday, October 11th at Belmont Park in Warwick as we come together to:
• Walk, roll, or stroll with family and friends
• Celebrate 3‑21 with music, games, and entertainment
• Raise awareness and funds for DSSRI
After the walk, enjoy the FREE Family Fun Festival - open to everyone!
Enjoy music, entertainment, activities, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate together in a joyful atmosphere for all ages.
Together, we’re taking steps toward acceptance, advocacy, and opportunity for individuals with Down syndrome throughout Rhode Island. Whether you’re starting a team, joining a team, making a donation, or cheering from the sidelines; your support makes a difference!
Come walk with us! Let's make it a day to remember!
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
66°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Providence T F Green Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Warwick, RI
Population
82,871
as of 2023
City Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 1 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Down Syndrome Awareness Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
97
Days to train
- Race
- Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 54 1st street, Warwick, RI
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Warwick 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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From Endurance Grid
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Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
Oct 11, 2026