Women’s Classic 5K Race/3K Walk Information
Sunday, October 13, 2024
10:00 AM
In support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England
Certified, flat and fast 5k (3.1 miles) and 3k (1.8 miles) courses from the Brown University Stadium through the scenic and historic East Side of Providence.
HIGHBAR Women's Classic Countdown
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Registration Fees and Deadlines for 2024
$30 before September 28
$32 September 28 – October 10
$35 after October 10 (in person only)
$10 for elementary, high school, and college students
If you prefer Mail-in Registration
Download the entry form and mail the form and check payable to RMHCNE by October 4, 2024, to:
RMHCNE Women’s Classic
45 Gay St.
Providence, RI 02905
Race Day Schedule
8:00 am • Race day registration opens
8:45 am • HIGHBAR kids races. Download the waiver.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm • HIGHBAR Kids Village. Download the waiver.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm • Women & Infants Health + Wellness Fair
10:00 am • Start of HIGHBAR Women’s Classic 5K Run and Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses 3K Walk
Race Number and Packet Pickup for 2024
SHIRTS AND GOODIE BAGS to the first 400 participants to pick up their bib numbers.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
8:30 – 11:00 am
Rhode Runner
657 North Main Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
P: 401.831.6346
Sunday, October 13, 2023 (Race Day)
8:00 – 9:30 am
Brown University Stadium
400 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
Team Competition + Individual Prizes
Team Competition
Teams must consist of 3 or more women. If more than 3 on a team, top 3 aggregate gun times will count for scoring.
Cash Prizes to Top Three Teams
First place: $300
Second place: $200
Third place: $100
Individual Awards
Cash Prizes to Top Five Overall Finishers in the 5k
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
4th: $75
5th: $50
6th – 10th: Merchandise/gift certificates
Age Group Prizes for 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60-69, 70–79, 80+
1st: $50
2nd –5th: Merchandise/gift certificates
Age Group Prize for 19 and under
1st – 5th Merchandise/gift certificates
Merchandise/gift certificates
No double dipping with individual cash prizes.
Photos by Mary Murphy, Anne Peters, and David Uliss.
See more photos of past Women’s classics.
Professional timing and scoring
Water stations along the course
Shirts and goodie bags to the first 400 participants to pick up their bib numbers
Below are maps of the 5K and 3K courses, both running through Providence’s beautiful East Side. You can also read a complete course description and see a larger view of the maps.
PLEASE NO DOGS / STROLLERS ALLOWED FOR 3K WALK ONLY
Dogs will not be allowed on the course nor in the gates of the track. Because of the large numbers, 5K competitors will not be allowed to push strollers during the event. 3K Walkers with strollers must start at the back of the start area.
