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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Monday morning, Wednesday morning, and Thursday evening practices will be held at the Brown University Stadium Track on Elmgrove Avenue.
The entrance to the Stadium on Sessions Street will be unlocked at 5:30 AM on Monday and Wednesday and 5:45 PM on Thursday.
A port-a-john will be available.

LAST OUTDOOR PRACTICE: Wednesday October 16, 2024
FIRST INDOOR PRACTICE at Brown will begin November 4, 2024

Saturday October 5, 2024: 8:00 AM
Group run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Monday, October 7, 2024: Warmup at 5:30am, practice starts 6:00am
Repeat 400's - 4 -3 - 2

Tempo Tuesday October 8, 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 October 9, 2024: Warmup at 5:30am, practice starts 6:00am
NO MORE THURSDAY PM PRACTICE
mile - 800 - mile - 800 / optional mile

Saturday, October 12, 2024 8:00 AM
Group run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Sunday, October 13, 2024
WOMEN'S CLASSIC 5K

Monday, October 14, 2024
*****NO PRACTICE*****

Wednesday October 16, 2024: Warmup at 5:30am, practice starts 6:00am
** LAST OUTDOOR PRACTICE **
2 x 800 3 sets / optional mile

Saturday October 19, 2024: 8:00 AM
Group run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Tempo Tuesday October 22, 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.

2024 WOMEN'S CLASSIC to be held on OCt. 13

Visit the race website for more info

Or, if you’re ready, REGISTER NOW

Running Schedule

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

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