Run Around The Block 15K Road Race
Saturday Sept 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Block Island Lions Club - Finish Line at Benson Town Beach
Frederick J. Benson Town Beach
7 Corn Neck Rd,
New Shoreham, RI 02807
First organized in 1975, the Run Around the Block 15K Road Race is one of the oldest races in Rhode Island as well as New England. The timed race is a hilly, winding run along mostly paved roads with a stretch of dirt road that appears twice during the route. It begins at Isaac's Corner near Fresh Pond and ends at Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion where there will be food, drinks and a refreshing dip in the ocean available as well as bathroom and shower facilities.
The 15K race is challenging as the mid-day start can be hot and the course is hilly. There are water stops provided along the route and signage to direct you along the country roads. The rural seaside views along the course are beautiful and a great contrast to the bustle of Old and New Harbors. The finish line at Fred Benson Town Beach is within sight of Old Harbor and the ferries to Rhode Island and Connecticut.
You will need to take a ferry or plane to reach Block Island. Please check the ferry schedules at www.blockislandferry.com (Point Judith), www.goblockisland.com (New London, CT) or http://vikingfleet.com/activities/montauk-to-block-island-ferry (Montauk) for ferry information. For flight information check the schedules at New England Airlines out of Westerly, RI www.blockislandsairline.com
Accommodations should be reserved early if you plan to stay overnight.
Proceeds of this race support The Michael and Daniel Batchelder Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Block Island Community Recreation needs
Event details and Schedule
The Run Around the Block 15K Road Race has a 1:00 pm start time with walk beginning at 12 noon. We suggest that you plan to arrive on the island with plenty of time to make your way up to the starting line.
The 15K route begins at Isaac's Corner near Fresh Pond. Parking is available at Heinz Field just down the road.
Please present your ID to the volunteers at Isaac's Corner check-in to receive your number, T-shirt.
In person registration and check-in will be available on Friday, September 6th from 4:00pm to 6:30pm
at the Visitor's center
and also at the starting line from 11:00am until 12:45pm.
A box truck will be available at the starting line for runners to stow their belongings in. Items should be well marked with your name and cell phone number. There will be limited room for bicycles on a first come basis.
Join us to celebrate our runners at Capt. Nick's starting at 2:00pm.
There will be music and food for purchase.
Each participant will get 2 free tickets toward a Whalers beer or seltzer.
Early registrants will enjoy the lower fee of just $30. Thru July 15th.
Those who then register before August 31th will pay $35.
After September 1st the registration fee is $40.
Awards for male and female: under 18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
plus overall male and female.
