August 9, 2026
Event Details
Description
The Bobby Doyle 5-Miler Road Race was created as a living memorial to our brother, father, coach, and friend, Bobby Doyle. Join us on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at Pier Middle School in Narragansett, RI, for the 2026 event!
Race Information
Date: Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Location: Narragansett Pier Middle School, 235 South Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI
Start Time: 9:00am
Course: 5 Mile course is USATF-certified. All participants are chipped timed.
Race Features
☘️ USATF-certified 5-Mile course with beautiful, panoramic ocean views
☘️ Added for 2026: 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk (no medal)
☘️ $6,500 total prize purse (Open, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 80+)
☘️ All registered runners will receive a technical t-shirt
☘️ Medals for the first 700 Finishers in the 5-Mile Race
☘️ All pre-registered runners are automatically entered for our Post-Race raffle, including $1,250 in gift cards to Rhode Runner
☘️ Beverages and snacks will be served after the race
☘️ Girls & Boys High School winners earn 1 free pair of shoes (must be current student)
Awards
Course Description
5 Mile Course Map
This coastal 5-Mile course starts and finishes at Narragansett Pier Middle School. Course is marked in kilometers.
View the detailed 5-Mile course map HERE.
Registration Info
Race Registration
Adults
$32: Before June 15
$34: June 15 to July 14th
$36 July 15 to August 8th
Online registration will close on August 8th @ 8:00 p.m.
$40 Walk up registration fee on race morning.
High School Student Fee
$25 Student race for anyone high school age or younger. This year’s graduating class is eligible for this rate.
T-Shirt and Medal Info
Charity
Scholarships
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 offspring 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 $76,000 in scholarships has been awarded over the past 15 years!.
Beginning this year there will be a new scholarship awarded in honor of Coach Ted McLaughlin. Ted McLaughlin was a renowned coach who inspired many athletes over his years of coaching track and field, including Rhode Island All-State athletes Bobby Doyle and Hollie Walton. The Coach Ted McLaughlin Memorial Schola
rship will be presented to a field event athlete. The annual scholarship will be for $1000.00.
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. Click here to access the application!
Previous Winners
2025
Boys Winner – Emmitt Ratey, Bishop Hendricken HS
Girls Winner – Keaney Bayha, Pilgrim HS
Hollie Walton Scholarship – BJ Kerachsky, Bishop Hendricken HS
Club 100 – Alexandre Ramos, St. Raphael HS
Coach Ted McLaughlin T & F – Owen Spira, West Greenwich HS
2024
Boys Winner – Brandon Piedade, Barrington High School
Girls Winner – Rory Sullivan, St. Raphael Academy
Hollie Walton Scholarship – Zaida DePina, Classical HS
Club 100 – Jake Greene, Bishop Hendricken 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
Post Race Party
After the race, we will meet you at the Sons of Liberty tasting room for a free Chair 2 beer (21+, must show race number and ID).