
George Nasuti Novans Pride 5k
Mon, May 25, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Woonsocket, RI
- Leo A. Savoie School, 990 Mendon Rd, 02895
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run for a cause and honor a local legend at this community-focused 5K supporting Woonsocket High School Athletics.
- For a Cause
Great for
- For a Cause
- All Genders Welcome
This 5K race honors George Nasuti, a beloved coach, educator, and athletic director, while bringing the Woonsocket community together. It serves as a dedicated fundraiser, with all profits directly supporting the Woonsocket High School Athletic Department. Participants contribute to the future of local athletes and celebrate community wellness.
What to expect
Run a USTAF certified 5K loop on city roads. The course features mile markers and one water stop. Enjoy a professionally timed race experience.
Standout details
- Fundraiser for Woonsocket Athletics
- Honoring George Nasuti's legacy
- USTAF certified 5K course
- Professionally timed race
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Mon, May 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Apr 5, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes May 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 100 Yards
Mon, May 25, 8:00 AM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Apr 6, 2026, 6:21 AM EDT · Closes May 25, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Rolling road course
- Rolling area
The course
- Road
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Why Novan's Pride
In keeping with our mission, we believe the road race is more than just a race, it's about bringing community together and sharing wellness. We want to support the Woonsocket High School Athletes and continue the direction and dreams of George Nasuti. The Friends of George Nasuti want to give something back. Every dollar of profit from the George Nasuti Novans Pride 5k Run will be donated to the Woonsocket Athletic Department.
If you wish to make an extra contribution you can do so as part of the race registration process. Every dollar of extra monies donated will be given to the Woonsocket Athletic Department. George Nasuti Novans Pride 5k a fundraiser for the Woonsocket Villa Novans Athletic Department. George was a true Novan, a coach, an educator, administrator and athletic director and a huge heart for Woonsocket.
Sponsored by Friends of George Nasuti
Course Description
Runners gather at Leo A. Savoie School at 7:45, race starts and finishes at corner of Elder Ballou Meeting House Road and Conrad Street. The course is a well marked, USTAF certified, 5k loop on City roads , with mile markers and one water stop. Race is professionally timed.
Sponsors
The race will be supported by many local businesses. Any one interested in sponsoring can contact Judy Sullivan at mylittle5@aol.com or by calling 401-258-0649
Bib Pick Up Dates
Bib Pick up will occur at Leo Savoie Elementary School located at 990 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI US 02895 on Saturday May 23 between 7am - 11am and on race morning at Leo A. Savoie school starting 7:00.
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