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.

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INDOOR PRACTICES
at the Brown Athletic Center on Hope St.
Doors will be unlocked at 5:30am. Workout 6am-7am

Saturday December 14, 2024: 8:00 AM
Group run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Monday, December 16, 2024: Doors unlocked at 5:30am, practice 6am-7am
4x400/ 3x400/ 2x400

Wednesday December 18, 2024
1000 / 800-200 / 600-400 / 500-500 / 400-400-200
optional mile

Saturday December 21, 2024: 8:00 AM
Group run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Monday, December 23, 2024: *** Practice starts at 8:00AM ***
5x300/ 4x300/ 3x300

Tempo Tuesday December 24, 2024: 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.

Wednesday December 25, 2024
NO PRACTICE - Happy Holidays!

Saturday, December 28, 2024 8:00 AM
Group run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Monday, December 30, 2024: *** Practice starts at 8:00AM ***
1x600/ 2x500/ 3x400/ 3x300

Wednesday January 1, 2025
NO PRACTICE - Brown is closed

Saturday January 4, 2025: 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.

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News & Announcements

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