Wildcats 5K and Kid Fun Run is a running race on October 10, 2026 in East Greenwich, RI, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
🐾 Wildcats 5K Dash & Kids Fun Run 🐆 Saturday, October 10 | Goddard Memorial State Park | Warwick, RI Get ready to run wild for a great cause! Join Wildcats for our Wildcats 5K Dash & Kids Fun Run, a fun-filled community event where every step helps support local athletes. Whether you're a competitive runner chasing a personal best, a family looking for a fun morning together, or a little one excited to cross the finish line, this event is for you! The scenic course through beautiful Goddard Memorial State Park offers the perfect setting to enjoy the crisp fall air while supporting an incredible mission. Every registration helps Wildcats Cheer Inc., a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provide scholarships, financial assistance, adaptive cheer opportunities, equipment, and affordable competitive cheer programs for children throughout our community. 🎉 Event Highlights 🏃 Timed 5K race for runners and walkers of all abilities 🐾 Kids Fun Run designed just for our youngest participants 🎶 Music and entertainment 🎈 Family-friendly activities 🍿 Snacks, refreshments, and local vendors 📸 Fun photo opportunities with our Wildcats cheerleaders Whether you sprint, jog, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, you'll be making a lasting impact on the lives of local youth. **Bring your friends, wear your favorite Wildcats colors or animal print any jungle themed outfit, and help us make this our WILDEST fundraiser yet!** Together, we can build confidence, create opportunities, and ensure every athlete has the chance to shine—one mile at a time. Run. Cheer. Give Back. Go Wildcats! 🐾❤️🖤💛
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, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wildcats 5K and Kid Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
81
Days to train
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Ocean State XC Invitational - Ocean State 5K Trail Run
Less than a mile away
North Kingstown Firefighters Association Blazing Trail 5K
5 miles away
Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
7 miles away
OktoberVets 5k Sponsored by the North Kingstown VFW
6 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to East Greenwich 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.
Plan your trip to East GreenwichFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Wildcats 5K and Kid Fun Run
Oct 10, 2026