The Blazin' Battle Against Brain Cancer
Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States
May, 2027 (TBD)
5k, 10k
Race Information
This race is in honor of Jim Varin, who passed away from Glioblastoma, an aggressive and fatal form of brain cancer, at the young age of 52. Jim was a resident of Smithfield and a Providence firefighter for 31 years. The 5k/10k will start in Deerfield Park in Smithfield, RI, and wind through the surrounding neighborhoods. All proceeds will go towards the Rhode Island Brain and Spine Tumor Foundation to help assist patients and their families who are battling brain/spine cancer. No one should go this road alone!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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