NCYMCA's Pie Run
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Event details
The Newport County YMCA hosts the annual NCYMCA Pie Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842. The event is USATF sanctioned and was originally founded in 1985 by the Newport Running Club. The race offers both live/in-person and virtual participation options.
Distances:
- 5 Mile - Competitive run, live and virtual options.
- 3 Mile - Noncompetitive run/walk, live and virtual options.
The live 5 Mile course is chip timed; the live 3 Mile is not timed. The course is dog and stroller friendly. Parking and restrooms will be available.
Logistics and donations
No on-site registration is offered on race day; online registration is available until shortly before the event. Bib pickup is scheduled the week of the race with these times: Monday 11/24 12:00pm-4:00pm, Tuesday 11/25 11:00am-5:00pm, and Wednesday 11/26 9:00am-4:00pm. Participants who register early are advised to collect shirts and bibs before race day to avoid lines.
The event collects non-perishable food donations for the MLK Community Center and coat donations for local organizations. Donations are accepted at bib pickup. The Coat Drive is presented by the Island Interact Leadership Club with support from the local Rotary Club and the Newport County YMCA. Saccucci Honda is listed as the presenting sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.