Answers about our events, donations, sponsorships, and getting involved.
A volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises money for youth athletics, scholarships, and community programs in North Smithfield.
No. We work closely with North Smithfield schools and coaches, but we are an independent nonprofit with our own board.
A volunteer board of parents, coaches, and neighbors. You can meet them on our Our Team page.
Back into North Smithfield. Scholarships, equipment and program support, help for families going through a hard stretch, and the community events we run each year.
Through our three annual events, sponsorships from local businesses, and direct donations.
Every event needs hands. Tell us which event interests you through our contact page and we will match you to a role.
No. Anyone in the community is welcome.
A parent volunteer who connects one program with the Club, passing along news, organizing volunteers, and bringing team needs back to the board.
It varies. Some roles are a few hours on event day, others are a few hours a month.
Reach out through the contact page and tell us what you would like to work on.
We accept Square, Venmo, cash, and check. Checks go to Northmen Athletic Club, PO Box 478, Slatersville, RI 02876.
Yes. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Yes. Venmo is the quickest way to give from your phone. Every way to give, online and in person, is on our Donate page.
Our sponsorship program runs from Bronze up to Northmen Elite. See the Sponsorships page for levels and what each one includes.
Depending on the level: banners and stadium signage, recognition at our events, social media, a listing on this site, and vendor space.
Yes. We accept donated goods and services, and those sponsors are recognized alongside everyone else.
Graduating North Smithfield students. We look at leadership, character, service, and commitment to what comes next.
No. We support students heading to college, to trade programs, and into service.
Any North Smithfield team, program, or school group. Coaches, parents, and program directors are all welcome to submit a request.
Equipment, uniforms, travel, facility improvements, and the extras a budget will not stretch to cover.
Each spring at North Smithfield Middle School, 1850 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI 02896.
Registration runs through RunSignUp. The link goes live ahead of each race.
Yes. A shorter kids race runs alongside the 5K.
Yes. Awards go to top finishers, and younger runners receive ribbons and participation recognition.
Absolutely. Walkers are welcome.
Each winter at North Smithfield High School. Door times and parking details go out to coaches ahead of the event.
Middle school and high school teams. Roughly thirty programs from Rhode Island and neighboring states take part.
Teams compete by division and age group, with awards through the day and a Grand Champion named at the end.
Yes. The competition is streamed live.
Every September in North Smithfield.
See the festival site for this year’s admission and ticket details.
Yes. Vendor space is available. Reach out through our contact page.
Yes. The festival came under the Club in 2026 and is run by its own committee.