Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

🌊 Race Overview

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

• Courses: Choose from either the half marathon or 5K.
• Scenic Views: Offers some of the best views in Rhode Island, including views of Narragansett Bay and the Providence skyline.
• Certification: Both USATF-certified courses start and finish at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence, RI.
• Participants: The Rhode Island Half Marathon will be capped at 2,000 participants.

🎁 Participant Perks

• T-Shirt: A Brooks technical race t-shirt.
• Finisher's Medal: Event-specific Finisher's Medal for all race participants.
• Courses: 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 at the Post-Race Party.

Live music courtesy of All Over Band at Pierce Stadium and free post-race stretching from Pappas OPT will also be available.

📜 Course Certifications

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

• Half Marathon: USATF Certification number: RI25003JK
• 5K: USATF Certification number: RI25004JK
• Half Marathon Course: CLICK HERE to view the course.
• 5K Course: CLICK HERE to view the course.

🗓️ Event Information

• 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.
• Notes: Races will start together: 5K runners will turn onto the East Bay Bike Path off of Veteran’s Memorial Parkway.

🏃‍♂️ 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: Groups for finishing times: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.
• Join Us: Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group.
• Finding Pacers: Meet at the start line 15 minutes before the race.
• Instructions: Your Pace Group Lead will provide final instructions before the start.

💰 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
• 5K Run/Walk:
  • $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

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

📦 Packet Pickup Information

We encourage everyone to pick up their race number before race day.

• Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
  • Saturday, May 9th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 15th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 16th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Race Day Pickup: Sunday, May 17th, 2026, starting at 6:15 AM.
• Parking: Available at stadium parking lots and at 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.
• Notes: Please do not park where cones are placed on the course.

🏆 Prize Structure

• Individual Awards: Overall winners based on gun time: Age group winners based on chip time.
• Awards Include: Top 3 Overall, Women/Men/Non-Binary: Winners by age group (Under 19 and 20-29 to 70+).
• Team Awards: Top Family and Friends Team with unlimited entries: based on chip times.

For more details, visit the race website: Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K.