The East Bay Running Festival

About the Event

Proceeds to benefit the Bristol Warren Education Foundation

Join us for what is fast becoming one of the most fun local road races! The family friendly event offers a race for all ages and abilities. The 5k and 10k courses are USATF Certified and will start and finish on the grounds at the Pete Sepe Pavilion, taking runners on a scenic run out toward Touisett Point, past picturesque farms and quaint stone walls. We will continue to offer our 1-Mile Walk on the Bike Path and of course Kids Obstacle Races too! All followed by a East Bay Food festival, beer garden, live music - all to benefit the Bristol Warren Education Foundation

Every runner will receive 2 food coupons and one drink coupon on their bib. The food coupons can be redeemed for select items at food vendors and the drink coupon can be redeemed for an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at the Molson Coors Beer Garden.

Courses:
• USATF Certified 10k & 5k courses start on the grounds of the Pete Sepe Pavilion follow the Bike Path to Long Lane and on out through Touisset. Both races will be chip timed.
• 1-Mile Walk on Bike Path to Long Lane (or further if you wish) and return.
• Kids Obstacle Course Races - on the grounds of the Pete Sepe Pavilion.

10k & 5k Awards:
• First overall male and female finishers
• First male and female overall finishers in age groups:
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & up

****TEAM AWARDS - The team that raises the most money, the fastest team (minimum of 3 members, fastest average pace), and the team with the most team spirit (can include costumes and overall enthusiasm) will receive special recognition!

Entertainment by DJ Scott Pellerin, Andre Arsenault, and Jon Tyler
Family Activities:
Petting Zoo
Character visit
Face Painting
Crafts
and more...

T-Shirts: T-shirt included with all pre-registrations
Race packets will be available on race day from 8:00-10:00 AM at the Pete Sepe Pavilion.

Races Offered

10k

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$35.00

5k

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:10

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$25.00

1-mile Walk

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:20

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$15.00

Tony Daponte Kid's Race

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 400m

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11:00

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$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Warren.

thermostat Temperature

15.9° / 22.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.0° / 21.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 30m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:25

nightlight Sunset

18:53

About Warren

Learn more about the host city, Warren.

Warren is a town of 11,000 people (2011) in Rhode Island. Warren has both sandy beaches and rolling farmland. You can explore its shops, galleries, theatre and restaurants or ride down the East Bay Bike Path that stretches from Providence to Bristol.