Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

Event Overview

• Race Name: Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K
• Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
• Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, East Providence, RI
• Website: Race Information

Race Options

• Distance: Choose from either the half marathon or 5K
• Scenic Views: Includes views of Narragansett Bay and the Providence skyline
• Start Time: Both races will start at 7:30 AM
• Participants Cap: Half Marathon is capped at 2,000 runners

Participant Perks

• T-shirt: Brooks technical race t-shirt
• Medal: Event-specific Finisher's Medal
• Food and Drink: FREE Chair 2 beer (21+) and breakfast sandwich at the Post-Race Party
• Entertainment: Live music from All Over Band

Course Certifications

• Half Marathon: USATF Certification number: RI25003JK
• 5K: USATF Certification number: RI25004JK
• Half Marathon Course: View Course on Mapmyrun
• 5K Course: View Course on Mapmyrun

Event Information

• Start Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
• Start Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
• Note: Both races will start together
• Time: 7:30 AM

Half Marathon Pace Groups

• Pace Times: Available for finishing times of 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00
• Joining: No sign-up required, meet your Pace Lead on race morning
• Finding Pacers: Head to the start line 15 minutes early to meet your Pacer
• Instructions: Pace Group Lead will give final instructions before the start

Online Entry Fees

• Half Marathon: Pricing varies by date, starting at $75
• 5K Run/Walk: Pricing starts at $34
• Chip Timing: All participants will be chip-timed
• No Refunds: No pets allowed, and walkers with strollers should start at the back

Packet Pickup Information

• Pre-Race Pickup: Available on May 9th, 15th, and 16th at Marathon Sports
• Race Day Pickup: Begins at 6:15 AM on May 17th at Pierce Memorial Stadium
• Parking: Available at designated lots: avoid parking where cones are placed
• Stress-Free: Early pickup recommended

Bag Drop

• Location: Bag drop available near the finish line
• Honor System: No tickets for baggage claim, use at your own risk
• Timing: Bag check closes at 11 AM
• Valuables: Do not leave valuables as the race is not liable for lost items

Prize Structure

• Individual Awards: Overall winners based on gun time, age group winners based on chip time
• Categories: Awards for top 3 overall and by age group
• Team Awards: Top family and friends team based on chip times
• Entry: Teams must use the online system for entries