Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

Pierce Memorial Stadium, East Providence RI

Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Race Overview

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

Options: Choose from either the half marathon or 5K.
Scenic Views: Enjoy views of Narragansett Bay and the Providence skyline along the East Bay Bike Path.
Start/Finish: Both USATF-certified courses 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.

Race T-Shirt: A Brooks technical race t-shirt.
Finisher's Medal: Event-specific Finisher's Medal for all race participants.
Course Options: Choose from scenic, coastal, and USATF-certified half marathon or 5K courses.
Post-Race Party: A FREE Chair 2 beer (21+) and a FREE breakfast sandwich.

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

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

Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Start Times: Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM // 5K Start Time: 7:30 AM.
Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
Note: Races will start together: 5K runners will turn onto the East Bay Bike Path off of Veteran’s Memorial Parkway.

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 Instructions: No signup needed to join a Pace Group: meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
Pacer Location: Head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the start.
Final Instructions: Your Pace Group Lead will provide details five to 10 minutes before the start.

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

Early Registration: $75 to 12/31/2025
Regular Registration: $80 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
Late Registration: $85 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026
Final Registration: $90 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026: $100 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend.

All participants will be chip-timed. The time limit for the half marathon will be 3.5 hours, with a cap of 2,000 participants.

Early Registration: $34 to 12/31/2025
Regular Registration: $36 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
Late Registration: $38 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026
Final Registration: $40 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026: $45 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend.

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

We encourage everyone who can to pick up their race number before race day for a stress-free experience!

Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026 // 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI.
Date: Friday, May 15th, 2026 // 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM: Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI.
Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026 // 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI.

Date: Race day, Sunday May 17th, 2026, Starting at 6:15 AM: Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914.
Parking: Available at stadium parking lots on Mercer Ave and at 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Street parking allowed on Sunday.

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

Overall Winners: Based on gun time.
Age Group Winners: Based on chip time.
Categorized Awards: Top 3 Overall, Women/Men/Non-Binary and various age categories.

Team Composition: Top Family and Friends Team (Unlimited entries: Top 3 score).
Entry Fee: Same as individual fees.
Team Awards: Based on chip times.