Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

Save the Date!

The Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K is BACK and set for Sunday, May 17th, 2026.

Race Overview

• Courses: 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.
• Start & Finish: Both USATF-certified courses conveniently start and finish at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence, RI.
• Participant Cap: The Rhode Island Half Marathon will be capped at 2,000 participants.
• Incentives: Finisher's Medal for all participants, as well as a free breakfast sandwich and beer!

USATF Certification

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

• Half Marathon Certification: RI25003JK
• 5K Certification: RI25004JK
• Course Maps: CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island Half Marathon Course via Mapmyrun
• Course Maps: CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island 5K Course via Mapmyrun

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
• 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
• Shirts: Brooks T-shirts for all entrants who register online before race day. Shirts are not guaranteed for entries on race day.

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.
• HOW TO JOIN: Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
• FINDING THE PACERS: To meet up with the pacers on race day, head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the start of the race.
• Final Instructions: Five to 10 minutes before the start, your Pace Group Lead will give you their final instructions.

Online Entry Fees

Online registration will close on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at 7 PM.

• Half Marathon: $75 to 12/31/2025, $80 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026, $85 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026, $90 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026, $100 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend.
• Time Limit: All participants will be chip-timed with a time limit of 3.5 hours.
• Participants Cap: The field will be capped at 2,000 participants: once sold out, a waitlist will be opened.
• 5K Fees: $34 to 12/31/2025, $36 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026, $38 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026, $40 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026, $45 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend.

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 9th, 2026 // 10 AM to 5 PM at Marathon Sports.
• Packet Pickup: Friday, May 15th, 2026 // 10 AM to 6 PM at Marathon Sports.
• Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 16th, 2026 // 10 AM to 5 PM at Marathon Sports.
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Race day, Sunday May 17th, 2026. Starting at 6:15 AM at Pierce Memorial Stadium.

Parking Information

Parking is available at the stadium parking lots on Mercer Ave and at parking lots located at 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Street parking is also allowed on Sunday in East Providence. Please do not park where cones are placed on the course.

Prize Structure

See below for prize structure for the RI Half Marathon & 5K races.

• Individual Awards: Overall winners based on gun time. Age group winners based on chip time.
• Overall Winners: Top 3 Overall, Women/Men/Non-Binary.
• Age Group Winners: Winners (Under 19) Men/Women, Winners (age 20-29) Men/Women, Winners (age 30-39) Men/Women, Winners (age 40-49) Men/Women, Winners (age 50-59) Men/Women, Winners (age 60-69) Men/Women, Winners (age 70+) Men/Women.
• Team Awards: Top Family and Friends Team (Unlimited team entries. Top 3 score).