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.
Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the The East Bay Running Festival. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Warren.
Races Offered
Running
10k
The race starts with a cross country feel - line up in the grass and race to hit the bike path before the crowd. A short incline up the hill, then flat for the first mile. Another small incline then a nice descent towards the water, past stone walls, rolling farms and quaint homes. Take a turn through scenic Touisset Point before heading back the way you came, finishing on the bike path near the Warren Little League field.
5k
The race starts with a cross country feel - line up in the grass and race to hit the bike path before the crowd. A short incline up the hill, then flat for the first mile. Another small incline at the start of Touisset Rd. then a quick turnaround, heading back the way you came, finishing on the bike path near the Warren Little League field.
Walking
1-mile Walk
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Warren Bike Path as it winds through the woods and out to Long Lane — continue on if you're up for more distance. Long Lane is a quiet, country road that will be closed to automobile traffic during the race/walk time of day.
About Warren
The East Bay Running Festival takes place in Warren, Rhode Island, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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