Lighthouse Run - A Run for Everyone

Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is holding a benefit run on Saturday, April 23 and everyone is invited. Young and old, novice and experienced, runners, walkers and parents pushing babies in strollers – all are welcome to participate in this annual community event. Choose your level of activity, from a pleasant 5K walk in scenic neighborhoods, or a 5K run or a 10 K run that takes you on the East Bay Bike Path, past the lighthouse. Prizes will be awarded to overall winners as well as to male and female winners in the following categories: Junior (18 and under), Open (19-29), Sub-Master (30-39), Master (40-49), Senior (50-59), Veteran (60-69), and Grand Veteran (70+).

The 10K steps off at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K at 8:30 a.m. at Rose Larisa Park, 701 Bullocks Point Avenue. Pappas OPT will offer free stretches for participants before and after the race. A disc jockey will create a festive atmosphere with music for racers and spectators. AAA will be on hand with useful information. Immediately following completion of the races, an awards ceremony will be held and prizes presented. Free pizza will be available for participants. All racers 21 and over are invited to The 133 Club for a complimentary pint of beer or glass of wine.

Bell Sponsors for the Second Annual Lighthouse Run include Crosby Yacht Yard, Feeney & Pinkerton, LLP and Pawtucket Credit Union. Key sponsors are Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Congressman David Cicilline, Shaw’s Supermarket Riverside, Teamsters Local 251 and The 133 Club.

Go to www.pomhamrockslighthouse.org or https://runsignup.com/Race/RI/Riverside/PomhamRocksRun for further details about the benefit run or to register for the in-person or the virtual event.