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Saturday, June 26th, 2027
400 Thames St, Bristol RI
Half
67–78°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
69–73°F
rain
2025
65–76°F
rain
2024
72–78°F
dry
2023
68–79°F
rain
2022
66–83°F
dry
2021
66–75°F
dry
2020
70–80°F
rain
2019
67–82°F
dry
2018
59–74°F
dry
2017
63–76°F
dry
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About this race
The Independence Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2027. In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half marathon will follow the beautiful downtown streets of America’s quintessential community when it is decked out in its finest - during the Oldest 4th of July Celebration in America. The new 2027 course follows the famous parade route and includes incredible historic homes, a town common and the America’s Cup Museum before heading out along the scenic coastline, joining the East Bay Bike Path and finishing along the water at Independence Park.
The Official Post Race Party will be Pivotal Brewing, 500 Wood St, Bristol (Mile 3 of the course). Join us after the race, and show your bib for one free beer on race day only.
For more information visit our event website, RhodeRaces.com
Please Note: The Independence Rhode Race will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that the weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.
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