Race Info

Date – August 11, 2024
5 mile run begins at 9:00 am.
Packet pick-up and race day registration begin at 7:00 am August 11th at the Narragansett Middle School.
LocationNarragansett Middle School, 235 S Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882


5 Mile Run

5 Mile Course – The course for the Bobby Doyle Summer Classic is the original one used in 2008 and resumed in 2017. The consensus among runners is that this course is better and faster. It is!

Water Stations – Water stations will be at miles 1.42, 2.75, 4.05 and at the Finish for the file mile race.

Please be sure to bring your own drinks prior to the race, especially if the weather is hot!!

Medals – First 700 finishers in the 5 mile race will receive a custom race medal.

Technical T-shirts – All registered runners will receive a technical T-shirt.

Race Raffle – Pre-drawn raffle for all PRE-REGISTERED runners / walkers. Gift cards/merchandise will be awarded at Registration prior to the race.

Post Race Refreshments* – Refreshments will be available on the grounds of the Pier Middle School following the race.

Restrooms – Indoor restrooms available, additional restroom facilities (port-a-johns) will be on-site.

Street map of Narragansett with 5 mile route outlined.

Download Detailed 5 Mile Course Map

Awards – 5 mile race*

*Must have a USATF membership number for individual prizes and a USATFNE for team cash prizes

$11,300

total cash purse
(individuals and bonus cash awards)

$1,100

in gift cards to all pre-registered runners for race raffle
(donated by Rhode Runner Sports)

Open

1st $800, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th $200, 5th $100

Masters (40+)

1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100

Seniors (50+)

1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50

Veterans (60+)

1st $100, 2nd $50

Grand Veterans (70+)

1st $100, 2nd $50

Course Record

$150 Bonus

NEUSATF CLUB Awards

Open

1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd $300, 4th $200
(scoring based on top 5 finishers per team)

Masters (40+)

1st $300, 2nd $200
(scoring based on top top 5 finishers per team)

Seniors (50+)

1st $200
(scoring based on top 5 finishers per team)

Veterans (60+)

1st $150
(scoring based on top 3 finishers per team)

Grand Veterans (70+)

1st $100
(scoring based on top 3 finishers per team)

Become a Volunteer

We would like to thank all past and present volunteers who donated their time and support to help make the Bobby Doyle Summer Classic possible.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact: lshurteau@gmail.com