Sunday Marks 1st Annual 'Ocean Road 10K' to Benefit Narragansett Historical Society

In an effort to raise funds for the Narragansett Historical Society, an annual road race will take place this Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013.

The scenic 6.2-mile run/walk starts at the Pt. Judith Lighthouse, travels north on Ocean Road, under the Towers and finishes at Narragansett Town Beach. Newport-based Gray Matter Marketing, who also manages the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run, Newport 10 Miler and the Rhode Island Brew Fest are producing the event. $5 from every entry fee will go directly to the Historical Society.  

“For the past five years I have been involved with producing road races in Rhode Island” said Matthew Gray, President of Gray Matter Marketing. “I think this flat, scenic course has the potential to be a draw for locals as well as runners from across the country for years to come. We are honored to help the Historical Society raise money through this race.”

“The Narragansett Historical Society is pleased to be the beneficiary of the Ocean Road 10k,” said Shirley Eastham, Special Events Coordinator of the Narragansett Historical Society. “Not only will the race raise much needed funds for our organization, but the inaugural event will also align with the Town of Narragansett’s 125th Anniversary festivities.”

As noted in September, race entry fees for early registrants were $35 through Sept. 15, and $40 from Sept. 16 to Oct. 4.

Interested participants who missed the online registration deadline may still register on-site between 1-5 p.m. Saturday or before the race Sunday morning for $45. Entry fee includes a race shirt, timing chip and post-race food and beverages. 

Editor's Note:

Sunday's inaugural race will be held in memory of Jim Lawrence, a Narragansett Historical Society board member who tragically passed away while competing in Matunuck's Crabman Sprint Triathlon in July.

Jim had a passion for running road races, especially when he was among friends and family, and often reflected on his training and progress in a blog that he actively maintained since 1996. He was an early advocate of holding the Ocean Road 10K as a fundraiser for the Historical Society.

For full event details, visit www.oceanroad10k.com. You can also follow the event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oceanroad10k and on Twitter @OceanRoad10k.