The Ronald McDonald House of Providence Running Club

We welcome runners and walkers of all abilities! Become a member to receive top-notch coaching, a great social atmosphere, and a gang to cheer you on—all while supporting the Ronald McDonald House, which provides care for families when their child has a medical crisis.

Become a member

For this week's track workout, click here.

INDOOR PRACTICES
OMAC Field House
Doors open 5:30am, start 6:00am!!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 8:00 AM
Group run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd.

Monday, January 19, 2026
*** No Practice - MLK Day - Brown closed ***

THURSDAY MORNING, January 22, 2026 (NO WEDNESDAY PRACTICE)
1200-400/ 800-800/ 800-400-400 / optional mile

Saturday, January 24, 2026 8:00 AM
Group run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd.

Monday, January 26, 2026
600 - 400 - 200 x 3 sets

Tempo Tuesday January 27, 2026: 6:00 AM
(2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month)
Meet and ready to run at 6am in front of the Brown Stadium on Elmgrove Ave.

THURSDAY MORNING, January 29, 2026 (NO WEDNESDAY PRACTICE)
2x800 / mile / 2x800 / optional mile

Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:00 AM
Group run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd.

Running Schedule

We offer early morning track workouts, a weekly tempo run, and a Saturday group run.

Find a time and workout that meet your needs.

Order Your Running Club Shirt

All members wear a Running Club shirt during races to help promote the mission of the Ronald McDonald House. Choose from three styles.

Become a member

We welcome runners of all ages and experience levels. Join us and get great training in a supportive atmosphere. Existing member? Renew your membership.

Help us build our Member Spotlight page

Share your story

Advice for runners from PTs, MDs, and your coaches

Below are tips and advice for everything from avoiding injury to strength training. See more great tips.

Winter Running Tips

This time of year, it’s easy to fall into the trap of waiting for better weather the next day and the next and the next, until suddenly it’s April and time for Wednesday night workouts. Running...

How to Add Variety to Your Squats to Up Your Running Game and Keep You Healthy and Moving Forward

Performance Physical Therapy has evolved its name to Highbar Physical Therapy. All the same friendly faces with just a new name and look. This month's coaches advice from Highbar Physical Therapy...

How to maintain and improve your posture to help nail your running mechanics

Check out the new video from our friends at Highbar Physical Therapy (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) on how to improve and maintain your posture to help you nail your running form. ...

A Quick Warm-Up exercise: The Awesome-izer

Here is a quick Warm-Up exercise. It focuses on hip mobility, rotation, and gets the entire kinetic chain ready to go: https://youtu.be/dw_p08k_kGQ

Selecting Running Shoes

See what the research shows can be important in selecting the right running shoe: SELECTING RUNNING SHOES...

How to Eliminate and Avoid Calf Stiffness in your Runs

How to eliminate and avoid calf stiffness in your runs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGy8a8g5K28

How Adding Explosive Movements to Your Warm-up Can Level Up Your Speed

Dr. Brian Hay demonstrates his three favorite explosive movement exercises for runners. Try these at home. https://youtu.be/v2qgpsU2Kgs

Kettlebell Exercises for Runners

How to use a kettlebell as the “best bang for your buck” strength training tool a runner can have. Hit your glutes, quads, core and upper body with these few kettlebell exercises....

Why Maintaining Good Hip Mobility Is So Important

Hip mobility is essential to generate power while running. Here are a few simple hip mobility exercises for pre-run, post-run, rest day, or just anytime you feel like it....

The Secret to Pre-Run Nutrition is…There is No Secret

Quick tips on how to find what works for your pre-run fuel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BGNfBEOOjQ

News & Announcements

Check out our Facebook page for more news and info

Support from our friends at HIGHBAR

Highbar Physical Therapy (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) is a proud partner of the RMHRC. Highbar currently has over 22 convenient locations in RI & MA, which all have certified running specialists catering to the specific needs of the running community....

Share your story

We'd like to routinely highlight our fabulous club members on our website to help us get to know each other a bit better, share inspiring stories on why we run and what gets us up each day, and show the wonderfully diverse group we are who share a same passion—to lace...

Group Runs While Training for a Half or Full Marathon

Recently a number of club members have mentioned how much they enjoy running the local roads with others, the majority of whom they have gotten to know at RMHP-RC training sessions on the track, at Tempo Tuesdays, or on weekend long runs on trails or roads. For some...