Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

🌊 Race Overview

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

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.

The Rhode Island Half Marathon will be capped at 2,000 participants. Once the field is sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available.

🎽 Participant Benefits

• Race T-shirt: A Brooks technical race t-shirt.
• 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+) and a FREE breakfast sandwich at the Post-Race Party.

🏅 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 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: We will have pace groups for the following finishing times: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.
• Sign Up: Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group.
• Pacer Meeting: 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.

Rhode Island Half Marathon:

• Fees: $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.
• Timing: All participants will be chip-timed. The time limit for the half marathon will be 3.5 hours.
• Field Cap: 2,000 participants. Once sold out, a waitlist will be opened.

Rhode Island 5K Run/Walk:

• 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.
• Policies: No refunds. No pets. If running or walking with a stroller, start at the back for safety.

📦 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 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI.
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Race day, Sunday May 17th, 2026. Starting at 6:15 AM at Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914.
• Parking: Available at the stadium parking lots on Mercer Ave and at 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.

🎒 Bag Drop

There will be a bag drop at a labeled tent near the finish line. Please 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.

🏆 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. Top 3 Overall, various age categories, including Non-Binary.
• Team Awards: Top Family and Friends Team (Unlimited team entries. Top 3 score).

Entry fee is the same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries. Team awards are based on chip times.

For more information, visit the Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K official page.