Ocean State XC Invitational - Ocean State 5K Trail Run

Ocean State 5K Trail Run
The 5k Trail Run is run to remember one of Rhode Island's most likeable coaches... Norm Monks. Norm coached many high school teams and was dedicated to the sport of athletics. This run is open to all runners of all ages. The course is a beautiful 5k run through the trails along the bay and across the grasslands of Goddard Park. T- shirts available for all entrants.

Race Information

5K Start Time: 8am 

Location: Goddard Park, 1095 St. Ives Rd., Warwick, RI 

Start/Finish: Near Golf Course Clubhouse 

Entry Information:ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2025.

$30.00 pre-registration – received by 09/1/2024
$34.00 pre-registration – after 09/1/2025, t-shirt guaranteed
$40.00 Race day. Race day registration begins at 7:15 AM. t-shirt not guaranteed.

Course:
View Course Map Here. Goddard Park, 1095 Ives Road, Warwick, RI 02818. 5K (3.1 miles), Fast flat course.

Start and finish adjacent to the clubhouse for public golf course

Eligibility:
Open to all ages; runners, joggers, and walkers

Entry Information:
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 8PM SEPTEMBER 26, 2025.

Directions:
From the North: Rte. 95 S to exit 9 (left-hand exit) onto Rte. 4 S. Immediately exit at Rte. 401/East Greenwich. Right at light onto 401/Division St. One mile curve right onto First Ave. Turn right at light onto Main St. One-half mile at light, turn left onto Old Forge Rd. Old Forge becomes Ives Rd. One mile to park entrance on left.

From the South: Rte. 95 N to exit 8A/Rte. 2 S. At first light, turn left onto Rte. 401 E/Division St. Follow directions above.

Parking:
Ample parking available within the park.

Facilities:
Bathrooms available. No lockers or showers available at race site. Tents/canopies under 300 square feet permitted.