When we founded in 2015, we purposely created the company as an RI Benefit Corporation as we wanted to hold ourselves to a higher standard. We wanted to do our part of the “social good” – not just with the inherent benefits of creating healthy events in local communities, but also to foster our running […]
We are so excited for 2019 and we have so many things happening this month! First – our Rhode Master Series is OFFICIALLY open! So what is the Rhode Master Series? ?Here is a not-quite-complete list: Discount when you sign up for 3 or more races at the same time. Awesome Series Medal that will […]
As today is #GivingTuesday, it seems appropriate to announce our new initiative. We are rolling out a new volunteer position based on the Swedish trend of plogging a combination of jogging and picking up litter. We hope this will allow us to give back to the communities that we run in, as well as reward […]
November is always one for gratitude, reflection and planning. We started down this road in November of 2015 as nervous wrecks, but we couldn’t be happier with our decision.? We have met some amazing people along the way, we get to run in some stunning locations – in all kinds of weather 🙂 and we […]
It seems like my July post is generally about our volunteers. We are a bit over halfway through our season and I am always so grateful at this point in the year to our strong volunteer corp and those groups that we can really rely on throughout the race season – and how difficult it […]
The City Council of Pawtucket will be voting next week to ban all road races, unless they take place in their City Park. This ban includes all races, no matter how long or who is involved. This vote seems to be happening without many of the Pawtucket residents knowing anything about it. Pawtucket hosts a […]
We often say that race directing is like throwing a lot of balls up in the air and hoping to catch them all them at the same time – but that rarely happens.? We catch a lot – but no race goes off without a hitch. No matter how many contingencies we try to plan […]
Like many of you are probably feeling, this winter is starting to wear thin. We have training runs on the calendar, and races on the horizon – it is time for green grass and Spring jackets! The daffodils were popping up and then were buried under a foot of snow! But nevertheless – this is […]
Rhode Races & Events is excited to announce Tufts Health Plan as the Official Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Rhode Races Half Marathon Series and The Corporate Fit Challenge. Tufts Health Plan is a leading regional not-for-profit health insurer recognized for its commitment to providing innovative, high-quality healthcare coverage. We are honored to have Tufts […]
This winter has been particularly difficult for running (although we may say that every year). Record cold, snow bombs, ice – Mother Nature is giving us lots of reasons to stay inside.? But for some of us – the weather doesn’t stop us, not running outside is not an option. Whether you are training for […]
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