Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

Event 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.

Each Participant Can Enjoy

• 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 Refreshments: 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.

• Half Marathon Certification: USATF Certification number: RI25003JK
• 5K Certification: USATF Certification number: RI25004JK
• Half Marathon Course Map: CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island Half Marathon Course via Mapmyrun
• 5K Course Map: 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
• 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 the Pace Group: Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
• Finding the Pacers: Head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the start of the race.

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

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

Packet Pickup Information

• Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 8th, 2027 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place
• Race Day Pickup: Sunday, May 16th, 2027 starting at 6:15 a.m. at Pierce Memorial Stadium.

Bag Drop

There will be a bag drop at a labeled tent near the finish line. Do not leave valuables behind as the race is not liable for any lost or stolen items. Bag check closes at 11 AM.

Prize Structure

• Individual Awards: Overall winners based on gun time. Age group winners based on chip time.
• Team Awards: Top Family and Friends Team with unlimited team entries. Teams must use the online system for team entries.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K Race Page.