Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

Race 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 Benefits

• 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.
• Free Beer: A FREE Chair 2 beer (21+) at the Post-Race Party.
• Breakfast Sandwich: A FREE breakfast sandwich at the Post-Race Party.

Field and Course Limitations

• Half Marathon Capacity: The Rhode Island Half Marathon will be capped at 2,000 participants and the course limit will be 3.5 hours.
• 5K Capacity: 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
• Course Maps: VIEW the Rhode Island Half Marathon Course
• Course Map: VIEW the Rhode Island 5K Course

Event Information

• Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2027
• Start Times: Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM // 5K Start Time: 7:30 AM
• Start Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
• Special 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

The Pacers from the experienced team at Marathon Sports will be leading six groups in the RI Half Marathon.

• Available Pace Times: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.
• Joining a Group: Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
• Pacer Meeting: Head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the start of the race to find your Pacer.

Online Entry Fees

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

• Half Marathon Fees: $75 to 12/31/2026, $80 from 1/1/2027 to 2/28/2027, $85 from 3/1/2027 to 3/31/2027, $90 from 4/1/2027 to 5/15/2027, $100 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend.
• 5K Fees: $34 to 12/31/2026, $36 from 1/1/2027 to 2/28/2027, $38 from 3/1/2027 to 3/31/2027, $40 from 4/1/2027 to 5/15/2027, $45 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend.
• Note: All participants will be chip-timed. No refunds, and no pets allowed. If running or walking with a stroller, please 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.
• Friday, May 14th, 2027 // 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place.
• Saturday, May 15th, 2027 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place.

Race Day Packet Pickup:

Race day, 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. 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 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, Women/Men/Non-Binary.
• Winners in various age categories from under 19 to 70+.

Team Awards:

Top Family and Friends Team (Unlimited team entries. Top 3 score). Teams must use the online system for team entries. Team awards are based on chip times.

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