Run for community!
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is grateful to be an official beneficiary of several charity races in Newport County. Whether you prefer to join Team MLK as a runner or a sponsor, you are helping fight hunger, foster healthy communities, and deliver high-performing educational programs that are accessible to all.
Citizens Pell Bridge Run - August 30, 2026
The MLK Community Center is an official charitable beneficiary of the 2026 Citizens Pell Bridge Run. Participants will enjoy iconic views of the bay from the Bridge during a 4-mile race. Runners of all levels are welcome to sign up. Even if you choose to cheer on the racers from the sidelines, you can join Team MLK and participate by raising money to support our critical hunger relief, education, and community programs!
Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon October 11, 2026
With the Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon, you can enjoy 13.1 or 26.2 miles of stunning oceanfront views through Newport and Middletown, passing the city’s famed mansions and historic homes to swaths of sandy beaches. Starting and finishing at Easton’s Beach, this award-winning fall race is a New England favorite. Both courses are USATF-certified, and the race is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
A portion of each entry is donated to nonprofits, including the MLK Community Center.
Newport Winter 10K December 6, 2026
Bundle up and hit the roads for the second annual Newport 10K presented by Remax Results Fitzpatrick Team. This scenic winter race starts and finishes at Brenton Point State Park, with a course that takes runners clockwise around Newport’s famed Ocean Drive. All runners will receive a finisher’s medal and a race-branded winter beanie.
A portion of all race proceeds will proudly support the MLK Community Center.
Charlie Holder Sr. Memorial 5K & 10K May 8, 2027
The annual Charlie Holder Sr. Memorial Race is an amazing day of community fun and togetherness. Charlie Holder Sr. was a beloved Newport local with a passion for running. Every year, his family holds this race, honoring his legacy and the community he loved.
The race benefits the MLK Community Center and the Newport County YMCA in memory of Charlie. In 2026, the race raised $10,000 for both organizations to benefit Preschool scholarships at the MLK and Summer Camp scholarships at the YMCA.
There are options for everyone at this event. There’s a competitive run, a walk, a virtual component, and a lot of fun in store as the event grows each year. We hope you join us!
Questions?
Have any questions about the races and how you can join Team MLK to support Newport County? Reach out to our Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator, Hilary Goodnow, at [email protected] or 401.846.4828 x125.