14th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K
Thank you, runners & walkers! — Saturday, October 17, 2026 — Foster Center, RI
Thank you for a great race day!
The weather was 46°, overcast and breezy, and you still showed up. Thank you to every runner, walker, volunteer, sponsor, and spectator who made the 14th annual race a success. Every registration goes straight to supporting the South Foster Volunteer Fire Company.
Top finishers
5K
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jacob Zapatka | 18:45 |
| 2nd | Donald Mara | 19:17 |
| 3rd | Hunter Weed | 19:27 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sarah Kemble | 20:41 |
| 2nd | Shay Salmon | 21:35 |
| 3rd | Kylie Violette | 22:23 |
10K
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alex Tripoli | 38:51 |
| 2nd | Francis O’Brien | 40:08 |
| 3rd | Daniel Ruane | 43:14 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Megan Prazich | 47:23 |
| 2nd | Laura Pagnozzi | 49:43 |
| 3rd | Claire Ewald | 50:29 |
Fastest from Foster
- 5K men
- Donald Mara — 19:17
- 5K women
- Kylie Violette — 22:23
- 10K men
- Chris Flynn — 44:34
- 10K women
- Saro Crocker — 59:38
Times shown are chip times. Full results, age-group placings, and past years' results are on RunSignup (opens in a new tab).
About the race
Enjoy a crisp fall morning run or walk through the beautiful northwestern Rhode Island countryside at the height of foliage season.
Beginning and ending in historic Foster Center, our challenging course takes you down quiet country roads past historic sites and homes, pastoral meadows, and picturesque farmland. Proceeds support the South Foster Volunteer Fire Company.
This is a dog- and stroller-friendly event — please keep dogs leashed at all times. Plenty of free parking and portable restrooms on site.
The 15th annual race will be in fall 2027. Watch this page and our Facebook page for the date and registration. Questions: race@southfosterfire.com.
2026 at a glance
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Races
- 5K & 10K run/walk from Foster Center
- Finishers
- 268 (180 in the 5K, 88 in the 10K)
- Weather
- 46°F and overcast
- Next race
- Fall 2027 — date to be announced
Thank you to our sponsors
Our sponsors put this race on, and their support directly funds the training and equipment South Foster relies on. Thank you! Interested in sponsoring the 2027 race? Email race@southfosterfire.com to get on the list. These were the 2026 sponsorship levels:
Chief
$1,000
Logo on the event shirt and sponsor banner (largest size). 4 race shirts.
Captain
$500
Logo on the event shirt and sponsor banner. 3 race shirts.
Lieutenant
$250
Name on the event shirt and sponsor banner. 2 race shirts.
Firefighter
$100
Name on the event shirt and sponsor banner. 1 race shirt.