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2026 URI Be 5K

Sat October 17, 2026

Events

5K

Price: $20
($15: Ages 55 - 99)
Time: 10:00AM EDT
Registration ends October 17, 2026 at 10:00am EDT

5K URI (Students/Faculty/Staff)

Price: $15
Time: 10:00AM EDT
Registration ends October 17, 2026 at 10:00am EDT

5K Veterans

Price: $15
Time: 10:00AM EDT
Registration ends October 17, 2026 at 10:00am EDT

Place

URI Quadrangle
10 Lippitt Rd
Kingston, RI US 02881

Description

The University of Rhode Island Counseling Center is hosting the 18th annual Be 5K, URI's 5K community event for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. All proceeds from the URI Be 5K will go directly to the Heather Fund. This fund was established in memory of Heather Vennewald, a URI student who was lost to suicide.

The Heather Fund provides support for suicide prevention and mental health programs in the URI community. In addition to raising funds, the URI Be 5K is a dynamic and high energy event for URI students, faculty, staff, families and community members to explore on and off-campus resources and discover ways we can all contribute to suicide prevention and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

The Be 5K takes place rain or shine. Pets welcome!

Race Info.: Day-of registration starts at 8:30AM and 5K starts at 10:00AM.

 

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