Each year, the Newport County YMCA hosts the annual Pie Run on Thanksgiving Day. This USATF sanctioned race, originally founded in 1985 by the Newport Running Club, collects food donations for the MLK Community Center as well as raises necessary funds for the Y's Community Support Campaign. Typically, this beloved annual event draws over 2,000 walkers and runners who gather at the Newport County YMCA parking lot. This year, the Y is again offering a LIVE/IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL option, opening the event so that ALL members of our Y community can participate in a way that works for them!
“Every year, we are so grateful to all our Pie Run participants as well as volunteers. This holiday tradition brings our community together while honoring the Y’s core values of health and wellness and social responsibility. The success of the event enables us to help those in our community with life-changing programs and Y scholarships. We are so thrilled that once again, Saccucci Honda will be our Premier Sponsor as we hit the road once more!” Mike Miller, CEO at the Newport County YMCA.
Please be sure to register by November 1st to guarantee your Pie Run t-shirt!
Pie Run Details:
No on site registration on day of race- REGISTER ONLINE or ON YOUR DEVICE up to 7:45am on 11/26/26
5 Mile race is chip timed
3 Mile race is NOT timed
Race begins @ 8:30am
Arrive for race by 7:15am if you have NOT already picked up your bib
Arrive for race by 7:45am if you have ALREADY picked up your bib during one of the times below
Course is dog & stroller friendly
Parking and restrooms will be available
Donation Details:
Donations will be collected at Bib Pickup for non-perishable food donations for the MLK Center as well as coat donations for area organizations in need. The Coat Drive is presented and run by the Island Interact Leadership Club sponsored by the local Rotary Club and NCYMCA.
Don't Stand Out in the Cold: Pick up your T-shirt & Bib Before Race Day!
Location:
792 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
Bib Pickup Times:
Monday, 11/23: 12pm-4pm
Tuesday, 11/24: 11am - 5pm
Wednesday, 11/25: 9am - 4pm
- Time limit
- No time limit listed by the organizer
- Walkers
- Not mentioned — ask the organizer
- Terrain
- Not stated
- Certified
- Not stated
Pulled from the organizer's own race description — per the organizer, not independently verified.
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