Run 4 Kerri 4 Miler
About the Event
Welcome Back!
We are pleased to announce that we will are returning for the Run 4 Kerri on August 2nd 2026 ! This marks the 25th anniversary of Kerri's passing and we hope to continue to have an event to celebrate her life and to raise funds for deserving female seniors to aid in their dreams of attending college.
We look forward to seeing everyone August 2nd, 2026!
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The Run 4 Kerri is a nonprofit charity organization that was developed to raise funds to sponsor a variety of charitable endeavors. The race was created to preserve the memory of the late Kerri Lynn Bessette who passed away at 19 years old in April 2001. Kerri succumb to complications resulting from bacterial meningitis while a freshman student and athlete at LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Over the past years The Run 4 Kerri has been able to donate yearly to a memorial scholarship for senior female track and field athletes at South Kingstown High School to offset college expenses. Over time we have also added sponsoring the Narragansett Youth Track Series which allows children 13 and under to participate in track and field events to emphasis and promote self-confidence, sportsmanship, and fun. In addition we have purchased new children's books with the Run 4 Kerri stamp placed in local elementary schools.
Join fellow runners on August 2, 2026 for the Run 4 Kerri 4 Miler. It's a fantastic 6.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Wakefield.
Races Offered
Running
Run 4 Kerri
Course Records: Male: Amos Sang (2014) 18:44 Female: Laura Nagel (2015) 21:30 Cash Prize to top 3 male and female finishers overall, $200, $100 and $50. Additionally the first male and female master will receive $50 and be eligible for top 3 prizes as well. Tour De France style sprint bonuses - First male and female runner to cross the mile 1 will receive $50 and $25 will be awarded for first male and female to reach mile 2 and mile 3. Awards to the top three finishers in each age division: 12 and under 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ - All entrants eligible for prize drawings - Light refreshments following the race - T-shirts guaranteed to first 400 pre-registered runners and walkers. - New Course Record $100, both male and female
About Wakefield
Run 4 Kerri 4 Miler takes place in Wakefield, Rhode Island, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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