Bobby Doyle Scholarships and Youth Running Fund

Proceeds from the race will support the Bobby Doyle Scholarships and Youth Running Fund, which are devoted to enhancing and supporting high school and youth running in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Scholarship Awards

Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to a male and female high school student based on athletic and academic performances, and two $1,000 scholarships for a male and female high school student who is a sibling of a police officer, firefighter or military. In addition, the Hollie Walton $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a minority student based on his/her academic and athletic achievements. Nearly $70,000 in scholarships has been awarded over the past 15 years!

How to Apply

To apply, complete and return the application along with the required information. Applications are accepted yearly from December 1st through February 15th.

Previous Winners

2024

Boys Winner – Brandon Piedade, Barrington HS
Girls Winner – Rory Sullivan, St. Raphael’s Academy
Hollie Walton Scholarship – Zaida DePina, Classical HS

2023

Boys Winner – Elijah Saddlemire, Smithfield HS
Girls Winner – Caroline Cummings, LaSalle Academy
Hollie Walton Scholarship – Madeline Baxter – Cranston East HS
Club 100 – Christian Toro, Lincoln HS
Club 100 – David Parenteau, LaSalle Academy

2022

Boys Winner – Henry Dennen, Cumberland HS
Girls Winner – Lucy Noris, Blackstone Valley Prep
Hollie Walton Scholarship – Josh Breard, Bishop Hendricken HS

2021

Boys Winner – Evan Reynods, Bishop Hendricken HS
Girls Winner – Kaylie Armitage, LaSalle Academy
Club 100 (Police) – Catherine Clements, LaSalle Academy
Club 100 (Fire) – Owen Molis, Cumberland HS
Hollie Walton Scholarship – John Santos, Bishop Hendricken HS

2020

Boys Winner – Benjamin Chase, Portsmouth HS
Girls Winner – Caroline Livingston, Barrington HS
Club 100 (Police) – Abigail O’Hearn, Lincoln HS
Club 100 (Fire) – David DelBonis, Bishop Hendricken HS
Club 100 (Fire) – Tyler Chambers, LaSalle Academy

2019

Boys Winner – Jack McMahon, Bishop Hendricken High School
Girls Winner – Emma Shaw, Bay View Academy
Club 100 Boys (Police) – Joe DosReis, LaSalle Academy
Club 100 Boys (Fire) – Jonathan Iamarone, Bishop Hendricken High School
Hollie Walton Scholarship – Stacy Paulino, Classical High School

2018

Boys Winner – Sean Meehan, Bishop Hendricken High School
Girls Winner – Randi Burr, Westerly High School
Club 100 Boys – Michael Balestra, Lincoln High School
Hollie Walton Scholarship – Elijah Akindolie, Hope High School

2017

Boys Winner – Ben Drezek, Cumberland High School
Girls Winner – Wyndom Chace, North Kingstown High School
Club 100 Girls – Meg Maguire, North Kingstown High School
Hollie Walton Scholarship- Juan Corona, Hope High School

2016

Boys Winner – Sean Laverty, Cumberland High School
Girls Winner – Marissa McPhillips, Narragansett High School
Hollie Walton Scholarship – Chevelle Burgess, Hope High School
Hollie Walton Scholarship – Samuel Adofo, Central Falls High School

2015

Boys Winner – Tommy Sommer, East Greenwich High School
Girls Winner – Sheridan Wilbur, LaSalle Academy
Club 100 Boys – Carlton Eaton, Smithfield High School
Club 100 Girls – Rebecca Meinertz, Smithfield High School
Hollie Walton Scholarship- Adamaris Vilar, Central Falls High School

2014

Boys Winner – Zachary Emrich, North Kingstown High School
Girls Winner – Maddy Berkson, Classical High School
Girls Winner – Abigail Livingston, Barrington High School
Club 100 Girls – Kayla Dwyer, Coventry High School
Club 100 Boys – Austin Taft, Woonsocket High School

2013

Boys Winner – Michael Stephens, LaSalle Academy
Girls Winner – Alice Burgess, Barrington High School
Club 100 Girls – Victoria Varone, LaSalle Academy

2012

Boys Winner – Mike Marsella, Chariho High School
Girls Winner -Megan Paquet, Coventry High School

2011

Boys Winner – Ryan Meehan, Bishop Hendricken High School
Girls Winner – Samantha Chace, Toll Gate High School
Girls Winner – Molly Malinowski, Barrington High School

2010

Boys Winner – Cameron Richer, Woonsocket HS
Girls Winner – Sarah Barry, Barrington High School

2009

Boys Winner – Steve Francis, Coventry High School
Girls Winner – Rose Kozar, Smithfield High School