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Providence Journal sports writer Carolyn Thornton blogs the Rhode Island running scene.

March 2009 Archives


Register by Wednesday to save on Cox Providence Rhode Races entry fees

2:55 PM Mon, Mar 30, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Runners who register for the second annual Cox Providence Rhode Races - set for Sunday, May 3, in downtown Providence - by Wednesday, April 1 can save on the entry fees. The event will feature the Cox Sports Marathon, Willow......

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New Barrington Firefighters Local 1774 Memorial Day 5K to benefit local charities

2:18 PM Thu, Mar 26, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Barrington firefighter Joe Giardina provides the details of a Memorial Day road race he is organizing to support local charities: Barrington Firefighters Local 1774 to host Memorial Day Weekend 5k Road Race The Barrington Firefighters Local 1774 will be hosting......

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Third annual Nayatt School 5K set for March 28

12:52 PM Thu, Mar 12, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Nayatt School 5K race organizers provide details about their upcoming event: 5K RUN/WALK SET FOR MARCH 28TH AT NAYATT ELEMENTARY Third Annual Run/Walk Raises Funds for School and Offers Cash Prizes for Top Runners BARRINGTON, Rhode Island - The third......

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Hats off to runners

11:10 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

Here's a sign of just how generous runners can be: Race director Charlie Breagy put out a challenge to runners and walkers planning to participate in his new race - the St. Pat's 5K in Providence - that anyone who......

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Entries for inaugural St. Pat's 5K surpasses 1,700 mark

10:06 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | | Write a comment
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Race director Charlie Breagy provides this update on his new upcoming race: New St Pat's 5K and St Pat's Parade off to a great start! The inaugural St Pat's 5K in Providence, Rhode Island, to be held March 21 at......

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Amica Marathon in Newport set for Oct. 18

9:28 AM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | | Comments (1)
By Carolyn Thornton    Email

An announcement from Eident Sports Marketing: Legendary Race Directors Team to Head Amica Marathon Charlie Breagy, Bob Rothenberg and Danny Gough direct Amica Marathon this fall in Newport Providence, RI - Three of Rhode Island's most well-known and experienced race......

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