South Foster Volunteer Fire Company

13th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Enjoy a crisp fall morning run/walk through the beautiful northwestern Rhode Island countryside at the height of the foliage season.  Beginning and ending in historic Foster Center, our challenging course will take you down quiet country roads, passing historic sites and homes, pastoral meadows, and picturesque farmland.

Pre-registration is $30; Day-Of Registration price increases to $35

New this year - 12 and Under 5K Registration is $15; Day-Of Registration price increases to $20

➡ Register by October 1st to be guaranteed a race shirt! 
➡ For anyone who registers after October 1st (including the day of the event), race shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Helpful Info

Online pre-registration will close on October 17th at 11:59 PM.

Register by October 1st to be guaranteed a race shirt!

  • Plenty of free parking and port-a-potties on site

  • This is a dog and stroller-friendly event!*** Please keep your dog leashed at all times! 🐕

🏆 Prizes 🏆

  • All participants will be entered to win a $100 Gift Certificate in our Door Prize Raffle 

  • $50 cash prize & maple syrup to overall male and female winners from Foster in each race (10K & 5K)

  • Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female in each age group for 5K: 12 and Under,13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

  • Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female in each age group for 10K: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

 

Where:
Registration will be at the Foster Fairgrounds - Please use 84 Foster Center Road, Foster, RI 02825 to enter the parking lot.
All races start and end in the town center.
View Race Map

When:  
Saturday, October 18th, 2025.
7 AM: Check-In & Day-Of Registration Opens
9 AM: Runners to Start Line; race begins at 9:00 AM sharp!

Cost:  
Pre-Registration = $30 (Ends 10/17 @ 11:59 PM)
Day-of Registration = $35; Race shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis

How:
You can REGISTER HERE or download this form and send it to us by mail.

Sponsorship Opportunities:  
Interested in sponsoring this great event? Click the button below for more details. Thanks in advance for your support!