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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*** OUTDOOR PRACTICE ***
Outdoor practice is at Brown’s Outdoor Track at the corner of Elmgrove Ave & Sessions St.
Entrance is at the gate on Sessions St.

Saturday April 13, 2024 8:00 AM
Long run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Monday April 15, 2024: Gate opens at 5:30am, practice starts 6:00am
400-500 x 4

Wednesday April 17, 2024: Gate opens at 5:30am, practice starts 6:00am
Thursday April 18, 2024: Gate opens at 5:45pm, practice starts at 6:15pm
mile - 800 - mile - 800 / optional mile

Saturday April 20, 2024 8:00 AM
Long run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Monday April 22, 2024: Gate opens at 5:30am, practice starts 6:00am
200-400-600-400-200 x 2

Tempo Tuesday April 23, 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 April 24, 2024: Gate opens at 5:30am, practice starts 6:00am
Thursday April 25, 2024: Gate opens at 5:45pm, practice starts at 6:15pm
1000 / 800-200 / 600-400 / 500-500 / 400-400-200 / optional mile

Saturday April 27, 2024 8:00 AM
Long run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

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We welcome runners of all ages and experience levels. Join us and get great training in a supportive atmosphere.

Running Schedule

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

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

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