Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

East Providence, RI

Sun, May 16, 2027

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When

Sunday, May 16th, 2027

Where

Pierce Memorial Stadium, East Providence RI

Distances

Half · 5K

About this race

Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K Overview

The Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K is BACK and set for Sunday, May 16th, 2027.

Choose from either the half marathon or 5K, which offer some of the best views in Rhode Island, including scenic views of Narragansett Bay and the iconic Providence skyline along the East Bay Bike Path. Both USATF-certified courses conveniently start and finish at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence, RI.

Participant Benefits

Finisher's Medal: Event-specific Finisher's Medal for all race participants
Scenic Courses: Choose from scenic, coastal and USATF-certified half marathon or 5K courses
Post-Race Party: A FREE Chair 2 beer (21+) at the Post-Race Party
Breakfast: A FREE breakfast sandwich at the Post-Race Party

Field and Course Limitations

Half Marathon Cap: The Rhode Island Half Marathon will be capped at 2,000 participants and the course limit will be 3.5 hours.
5K Cap: The Rhode Island 5K will be capped at 1,500 participants.
Waitlist: Once the fields are sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available.

Course Certifications

The Rhode Island Half Marathon and the Rhode Island 5K are USATF certified.

Rhode Island Half Marathon: USATF Certification number: RI25003JK

Rhode Island 5K: USATF Certification number: RI25004JK

CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island Half Marathon Course via Mapmyrun

CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island 5K Course via Mapmyrun

Event Information

Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2027
Start Times: Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM // 5K Start Time: 7:30 AM
Start Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914

Half Marathon Pace Groups

The Pacers from the experienced team at Marathon Sports will be leading six groups in the RI Half Marathon.

PACE TIMES: We will have pace groups for the following finishing times: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.
JOINING: Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
FINDING PACERS: To meet up with the pacers on race day, head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the race. Your Pacer will have signs with finishing times.

Online Entry Fees

Online registration will close on Saturday, May 15th, 2027 at 7 PM.

Rhode Island Half Marathon:

$75 to 12/31/2026
$80 1/1/2027 to 2/28/2027
$85 3/1/2027 to 3/31/2027
$90 4/1/2027 to 5/15/2027
$100 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend

All participants will be chip-timed. The time limit for the half marathon will be 3.5 hours and the field will be capped at 2,000 participants.

Rhode Island 5K Run/Walk:

$34 to 12/31/2026
$36 1/1/2027 to 2/28/2027
$38 3/1/2027 to 3/31/2027
$40 4/1/2027 to 5/15/2027
$45 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend

No refunds. No pets. If you are running or walking with a stroller, we ask that you start in the back for safety purposes.

Packet Pickup Information

We encourage everyone who is able to pick up their race number before race day to make for a stress-free race morning!

Pre-Race Packet Pickup:

Saturday, May 8th, 2027 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Friday, May 14th, 2027 // 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, May 15th, 2027 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI

Race Day Packet Pickup:

Race day, Sunday May 16th, 2027. Starting at 6:15 am. Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914

Bag Drop

There will be a bag drop at a labeled tent near the finish line. You can drop your bag in the fenced-off area before you proceed to the start line. No tickets will be given for baggage claim and it will operate under the honor system. Do not leave valuables behind as the race is not liable for any lost or stolen items. Remember to pick up your bag immediately after you finish running. Bag check closes at 11 AM.