La Course 5K Run/Walk
La Course 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Providence, RI, with entry fees from $16 to $35.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Price
- $16–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
La Course is an annual 5K event welcoming both runners and walkers of all ages, hosted by the French American School of Rhode Island (FASRI). Taking place at the scenic Roger Williams Park, the event includes a 5K run/walk for adults and a 1 mile run/walk for children. La Course is open to all, connecting the FASRI community to the wider New England public through sportsmanship and outdoor fun. On y va !
Please read the full overview and guidelines here.
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
68°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Providence T F Green Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Providence, RI
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at La Course 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
80
Days to train
- Race
- La Course 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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La Course 5K Run/Walk
Oct 4, 2026