Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K 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.

Participant Highlights

• 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 Beer: A FREE Chair 2 beer (21+) at the Post-Race Party
• Breakfast Offer: 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

• 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: 7:30am
• Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
• Race Note: Races will start together and 5K Runners will turn onto the East Bay Bike Path off of Veteran’s Memorial Parkway

Half Marathon Pace Groups

• 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 Groups: Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
• Meeting 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.

Online Entry Fees

Online registration will close on Saturday, May 15th, 2027 at 7pm.

• Half Marathon Fees: $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
• 5k Fees: $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
• Refund Policy: No refunds. No pets. If you are running or walking with a stroller, we ask that you start in the back for safety purposes.

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 8th, 2027 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
• Race Day Pickup: Race day, Sunday May 16th, 2027. Starting at 6:15am at Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914

Bag Drop

There will be a bag drop at a labeled tent near the finish line. You can drop your bag in the fenced-off area before you proceed to the start line. No tickets will be given for the baggage claim and it will operate under the honor system. 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 11AM.

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 Awards: Top 3 Overall, Women/Men/Non-Binary, 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). Entry fee is 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 and registration, visit Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K.