Greenway Challenge

The Whitin Community Center is pleased to announce that early bird registration will begin on July 1st for the 2019 UniBank Greenway Challenge, the popular multi-segment competition now in its 19th year. The event will be held on Saturday, September 28 and will feature challenging segments which will take participants from Massachusetts through the Blackstone Valley to the finishlinein Rhode Island over 50 miles later. There will be running, paddling, street bike, and mountain bike segments. Teams can be comprised of 1-8 people with team members doing just 1 or 2 segments each, up to individuals completing all of the segments themselves! Compete in any of the following categories:  Individual Participant (Male or Female), 2 Person Team (Male, Female & Co-Ed), 3-4 Person Team (Male, Female & Co-Ed), and 5-8 Person Team (Male, Female, Co-Ed & Corporate).
 
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 the development of new programs, purchase of additional equipment, and facility renovations for the members and guests of the Whitin Community Center (WCC). The WCC is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and families and to building a strong community in the Blackstone Valley.
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 one of New England's premier adventure races.
All participants can register on-line at www.GreenwayChallenge.org. Early Bird pricing ends August 15th! For any questions regarding participation please contact the Greenway Challenge at GreenwayChallenge@OurGym.org or 508.234.8184 ext 132 for more information.
 
The Whitin Community Center is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and families and building a strong community in the Blackstone Valley.  We offer social, recreational, educational, and outreach programs that bring community members of all ages and backgrounds together. The Whitin Community Center is the Blackstone Valley’s most complete family and recreation center with two swimming pools, a gym, fitness center, early learning programs, summer camps and a seven and a half acre park. For more information call 508.234.8184 or visit www.WhitinCommunityCenter.com.