Sponsor The Lighthouse Run

Show your support for East Providence’s historical landmark! Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is seeking businesses to sponsor their third annual Lighthouse Run, scheduled for Saturday, April 22. All proceeds will help to maintain this iconic light station. Organized by Rhode Races & Events, the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Run will start and end at Rose Larisa Park, 701 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. There will be three race options: 5K walk, 5K and 10K runs. A virtual component to the run is also available. In addition to overall winners, prizes will be awarded for the male and female category in seven age groups, ranging from Junior (18 and under) to Grand Veteran (70+). Details and registration are available at https://runsignup.com/Race/RI/Riverside/PomhamRocksRun. 

All sponsors will have their logo printed on the back of the commemorative t-shirt. Sponsorship levels include a $250 Key Sponsor; a $500 Bell Sponsor, which also includes a printed mile marker; and a $750 Lantern Sponsor, which also provides a complimentary space for a promotional booth at Rose Larisa Park. The $1,000 Tower Sponsor also includes two complimentary run registrations. Businesses may choose to be a Partner for $100 or Booster for $50 and their name will be listed on a sign at post-event activities at Rose Larisa Park or they can make a donation in any amount.

Businesses interested in sponsoring the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Run can send a check, made payable to Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, to P.O. Box 15121, East Providence, RI 02915. For more information, contact lighthouse1871@cox.net. 

The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation. Proceeds from the run will support efforts to maintain this important New England maritime light station and museum that is an integral part of Rhode Island’s heritage and that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.