Down Syndrome Awareness Walk

About the Event

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 11:00 AM (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!

Races Offered

Adult Walker

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:00

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$15.00

Child Walker

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$10.00

Homie with an Extra Chromie

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Warwick.

thermostat Temperature

9.4° / 17.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.3° / 15.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.4 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

11.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:59

nightlight Sunset

18:03

About Warwick

Learn more about the host city, Warwick.

Warwick is a city in Rhode Island just south of Providence. It is the third largest city in the state, with 83,000 people (2020). It was founded in 1642 by Samuel Gorton, and played an important role in the Revolutionary War. It is popular among tourists for its colonial history and its location near beaches and saltwater bays.