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.

🎁 Participants Benefits

• T-shirt: A Brooks technical race t-shirt
• 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: A FREE Chair 2 beer (21+) and a FREE breakfast sandwich at the Post-Race Party

Enjoy live music courtesy of All Over Band at Pierce Stadium and free post-race stretching from Pappas OPT.

📏 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

• Half Marathon Course: CLICK HERE to View
• 5K Course: CLICK HERE to View

📅 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

🏃‍♀️ 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: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00
• Joining: Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
• Race Day: Head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the race.

💳 Online Entry Fees

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

• Half Marathon: $75 to 12/31/2025: $80 from 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026: $85 from 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026: $90 from 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026: $100 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
• 5K Run/Walk: $34 to 12/31/2025: $36 from 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026: $38 from 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026: $40 from 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 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: Saturday, May 9th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place
• Race Day: Sunday, May 17th, 2026 starting at 6:15 AM at Pierce Memorial Stadium

🎒 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. 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.
• Team Awards: Top Family and Friends Team (Unlimited team entries. Top 3 score).

For more information, please visit the race page: Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K.