The mission of the Unibank Greenway Challenge is to promote the recreational quality of life in the Blackstone River Valley. A program of the Whitin Community Center, presented by Unibank and supported by other partner organizations, the Greenway Challenge supports clean water campaigns, hiking and biking trails, wildlife projects, environmental education and development of waterway access.
Each year, the Greenway Challenge athletes run, paddle and bike on a course designed to bring you through one of the most beautiful and historic regions of New England, the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor located between Worcester, MA and Pawtucket, RI.
This annual race is quickly becoming one of New England's premier adventure races. Be sure to check out the testimonials!
Schedule
Pre-Registration Closes
Thursday, September 7 - rates go up to $65. Registrations after this date are not guarenteed a t-shirt; they are available while supplies/sizes last.
Mandatory Captains' Meeting (team captain or representative) - must attend one
Wednesday Sept 6 at I-295 North Visitors Center in Cumberland, RI (right after Rt 146 and before Exit 10 on I-295 North) at 7pm
Thursday Sept 7 at Millbury Credit Union, 50 Main St in Millbury, MA at 7pm
Registration Closes
Wednesday, Sept 13 - Registration closes for new teams or solo participants.
No additional teammates or new registrations will be accepted after this date.
Packet/Bib Pick-up and Pre-Race gathering*
Friday Sept 29 at Whitin Community Center, 60 Main St in Whitinsville, MA 5-8pm
* Bibs are NOT available for pick-up on Race Day. They MUST be picked up on Friday night.
Race Day
Saturday Sept 30
All Transition Sites "open" starting at 7am for gear drop off
Start at Whitin Community Center, 60 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA at 8:30am
Estimated first finisher at Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln, RI 2:00pm
Awards Ceremonty at approximately 4pm
Awards and Divisions
Teams of athletes run, paddle, and bike an approximate 60 mile course as a relay team in one of several divisions. Teams can be comprised of up to nine members in any combination of men, women, and youth (16 or older). Athletes in our Ironman/woman divisions complete the entire course on their own with the help of one [paid] support person who moves equipment between segments.
Awards are presented to the Top 3 finishers in each division.
While we want you to be competitive and complete the Challenge, we must put the safety of all our athletes first. The race requirements are not flexible. Each transition site team is instructed to notify the Race Official if anything that is questionable. Thank you for your understanding.