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18th Annual Children’s Friend Walk & Run

  • Roger Williams Park's Temple to Music 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02905 (map)

Join Children's Friend and Panera Bread this May for a great day at the park for a good cause. We're raising funds for Rhode Island's most vulnerable children with a walk or timed 5K run, live performances, arts and crafts, and a free lunch courtesy of our Title Sponsor, Panera Bread. The proceeds from The Walk & Run benefit Children's Friend, Rhode Island's oldest child welfare agency.

Event Schedule:

9:00 a.m.: Registration at the Roger Williams Park Temple to Music, ongoing entertainment, live DJ, and Panera breakfast treats.

10:00 a.m.: Opening Ceremony

10:30 a.m.: Run/Walk begins

Ongoing: Refreshments by Panera, live music, arts & crafts, face painting, and other family activities.

12:00 p.m.: Event Concludes

Earlier Event: May 9
Day One 5K
Later Event: May 16
Craft Brew Races Stowe (GMM)