Store-to-Store Community Relay Run

Saturday, May 23, 2026 — Memorial Day weekend 2026

We connected the two Run Newport stores with an all-day community relay, passing a single baton from Newport to Providence. Thanks to everyone who ran, cheered, and hosted along the way.

2026 relay highlights

Photos and stories from the run are saved on Instagram—mile markers, aid stops, bridges, and the finish in Providence.

Route

Newport to Providence—about 45 miles. Explore the map or download the route for your own runs.

Route downloads: Strava / GPX / Garmin

The weekend

There are two separate ASICS Blue Jean Miles that week—Tuesday in Newport and Friday in Providence—then the relay Saturday and a celebration at Gansett.

Tuesday, May 19
6:30pm ASICS Blue Jean Mile — Newport Run Newport on Long Wharf. Free, jeans required. Benefits NAMI-RI.
Friday, May 22
6:00pm ASICS Blue Jean Mile — Providence The track at Providence College. Free, jeans required. Benefits NAMI-RI.
Saturday, May 23
8:00am Relay start Run Newport on Long Wharf.
Baton leaves for PVD.
~5:00pm Relay finish Run Newport PVD on Angell Street.
After the relay After-party Narragansett Brewery

Relay itinerary

Arrival times are approximate.

Location Mileage Marker Time
Run Newport, Long Wharf Mall Restroom
ASICS Shoe Demo Run in ASICS demo shoes for your first leg! Shoes swapped down the route. 7:45 AM
Mile Zero: The Relay Begins! At Run Newport, Long Wharf Mall 0 8:00 AM
Cliff Walk Entrance 1.3 8:12 AM
Surfer's End 3.7 8:35 AM
Kelsey's Art Stop 201 Old Mill Lane, Portsmouth Restroom 7.0 9:10 AM
Ed's Waffle Station (Aid Station) 60 Dianne Ave, Portsmouth Sponsored by Untapped 🍁 Restroom 8.5 9:25 AM
Gardiner Seveney Sports Complex Parking 10.3 9:55 AM
Clements Marketplace Parking 13.9 10:30 AM
Portsmouth High School Parking 14.7 10:35 AM
Laurel's Birthday Party (Aid Station) 221 Sprague St, Portsmouth An aid-station themed aid station with a free gift Restroom Birthday present 15.4 10:45 AM
Sakonnet River Bridge Bikeway Aquidneck Island residents can get their passports stamped here (Portsmouth side). 19.0 11:30 AM
Bajah's Cat Cafe (Aid Station) 137 Main Road, Tiverton — stop in for a coffee or to visit the kitties Restroom Coffee Cat-friendly 22.0 12:05 PM
Massachusetts State Line 22.3 12:25 PM
Carousel at Battleship Cove (Aid Station) Parking Restroom Coffee 25.9 1:00 PM
Slades's Ferry Park Parking 27.5 1:20 PM
Somerset Route 103 Park & Ride Parking 29.4 1:35 PM
REA'S Cold Brew Cafe (Aid Station) Restroom Coffee 30.9 1:55 PM
Rhode Island State Line 32.4 2:05 PM
Police Cove Park (Aid Station) Women on the Run Barrington Parking 35.7 2:45 PM
Shaw's Supermarket Parking Restroom 36.1 2:55 PM
Haines Park Restroom 38.9 3:25 PM
WaveRunners Fiesta (Aid Station) University Orthopedics Parking Party 42.3 4:10 PM
ASICS Shoe Demo Run in ASICS demo shoes for your next leg! Shoes swapped at the finish.
'Gansett Brewery Parking Restroom Beer 44.5 4:40 PM
Run Newport PVD 45.7 4:55 PM
'Gansett Brewery (After-party) Parking Restroom Beer —

How it works

We move as a group on a pre-planned route at about 10 min/mile, with short stops roughly every 5 miles for water, bathrooms, and refuel.

  • Join/leave anywhere — hop in for the miles that fit your day.
  • Planned aid stops — community "mini stations" along the way.
  • Paced segments — a pacer keeps the pack on track and shepherds the baton.

What to expect

  • Sidewalks/shoulders, road crossings, mixed terrain.
  • Friendly, social, all-day vibe.

Participants are responsible for their own safety and must obey traffic laws.

Day-of timeline (target)

  • 8:00am — Depart Run Newport (Newport)
  • ~5:00pm — Arrive Run Newport (Providence)
  • After-party — Gansett

See the itinerary below for mile markers and aid stops.

Organizers

  • Run Newport Run Club / Run & Chug (Newport)
  • Troy City Run Club (Fall River)
  • 'Gansett Run Club (Providence)
  • Run Wayland Square (Providence)
  • The Wave Runners / Wave RunHERS (Providence)
  • Women on the Run Barrington (Barrington)

Questions or ideas for next year? Reach out on Instagram:

Meet the Run Clubs

The clubs that took the dare and made the relay happen—and the weekly runs where you can train and meet everyone.

City Club When Details
Newport Run Newport 6:30pm Tue 3- and 5-mile routes; charcuterie and a free drink at the Brenton Hotel after.
Newport Run & Chug 6:30pm Thu At the Fastnet. Order your beer before the 3-mile run and it’s waiting when you finish.
Fall River Troy City Run Club 11am Sun Run until the bar opens at noon.
Barrington Women on the Run Barrington 7am Sat / 6am Wed Women's group run. Saturday 7am at Police Cove Park; Wednesday 6am at BHS track (weather permitting). All paces and distances welcome.
Providence 'Gansett Run Club Wed 5, 5:30, 6pm Runs from the 'Gansett brewery.
Providence Run Wayland Square 6pm Thu 5K runs from Sole Desire x Run Newport.
Providence The Wave Runners 8:45am Sat Meetup location changes week to week.
Providence Wave RunHERS 6pm Mon Women's run. Providence or Blackstone; meeting spot rotates—check announcements.

FAQ

Do I have to run the full distance?

No! That's crazy! Join for any segment and leave when you're done. However, feel free to run all 45-ish miles if you're crazy.

Is this possible? Aren't there bridges?

Yes. For the river crossings we use the pedestrian paths on both the Sakonnet River Bridge and the Veterans Memorial Bridge, staying on sidewalks and separated from traffic.

Is this a race? Is there an entry fee?

No — it's a group run. No timing, no bibs, no entry fee.

Can I run the route on my own?

Yes—the map above and Strava/GPX/Garmin downloads are there for anyone who wants to explore the Newport–Providence corridor on their own schedule.

Contact

Questions, partnerships, or volunteering: zelonewolf@gmail.com