Running is one of the easiest ways to stay fit without breaking the bank. With plenty of parks, trails, and tracks in Rhode Island, you'll be burning off the calories in no time. Here are some excellent places to go for a jog near Oakland, RI.

Upcoming 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons and more Near Oakland RI

Hebron Maple Festival Sap Run 5K

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:00am
Burnt Hill Park
Hebron, CT
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Mick Morgan's 5K for Hessco

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:00am
Mick Morgan's
Sharon, MA
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Shamrock Stampede 5K

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:30am
Bridgewater Raynham Regional High School
Bridgewater, MA
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F.I.T. Rock Trail Race

Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 7:00am
Cumberland, RI
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South Boston St Patrick's Day Race

Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 9:30am
Boston, MA
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Ayer Police Association St. Paddy's Day Foot Race

Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 11:00am
Ayer, MA
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Guinness Celtic 5K

Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 11:00am
Worcester, MA
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The Ras na hEireann USA 5K

Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 11:00am
Somerville, MA
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Tarc To Hale and Back

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 8:00am
Westwood, MA
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Mystic Irish 5K

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 9:30am
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Mystic, CT
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