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Charlie Stavros Memorial Beach Run

Name: Charlie Stavros Memorial Beach Run
Start: 2026-09-15
End: 2026-09-15
Location: Westerly

Westerly, United States • 15 Sep 2026

Charlie Stavros Memorial Beach Run

The Charlie Stavros Memorial Beach Run is scheduled for September 15, 2026 in Westerly, Rhode Island. The event is a free, 3-mile beach run organized by the Westerly Track Club and the Stavros family. The race honors Charlie Stavros, a runner who was fatally stricken during a 1-mile road race in Westerly in May 1993.

Course and event details

The course runs on Westerly Town Beach at low tide. Runners follow an out-and-back route of 1.5 miles to a turnaround point and then return to the start. The listed event price is $0. The race is part of the WTAC Summer Bundle for 2026 and shares its location with other local WTAC events. Additional event information is available from the Westerly Track Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Rhode Island Westerly

Race information

Registration

3 mi

3-Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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