🏁 RACE INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Downtown 5K start time: 10:00 a.m.
Youth races start time: 9:00 a.m.
- Youth races: Two races for boys and two races for girls.
- Ages: 1 to 5 (100 yards) and 6 to 10 (1/4 mile).
- Start location: Memorial Blvd, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Features: Chip timing and T-shirts for all entrants.
For safety reasons, please follow these safety rules. No pets allowed. Baby strollers are allowed for walkers only. Walkers will line up at the back for the start of the 5k. Thank you.
💵 ENTRY FEES
ONLINE
- Downtown 5K: $34 to 3/31/2026
- Entry fee increases: $36 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026, $38 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026
- Race day fee: $45
- Youth races: $15 to 3/31/2026, $16 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026, $17 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026, $20 on race weekend.
Online entries close 9/12/2026 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refunds.
📋 REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
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:
- Friday, September 11th, 2026: noon to 6:00 p.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
- Saturday, September 12th, 2026: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One
- Race Day, Sunday, September 13th: 8:30 a.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One
Youth races start at 9:00 a.m.
5K starts at 10:00 a.m.
🏆 AWARDS
Prize Structure 5K
Individual Awards:
- Top 3 Overall: Women/Men/Non-Binary
- Winner categories: Men/Women for ages 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-90, 90+
- Note: Overall awards are based on "Gun Time" and Age Group awards based on "Chip Time."
- Teams: Family and Friends and Corporate teams (Unlimited entries, Top 3 times score)
Entry fee is the same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at Providence Place parking lots.
For more information, please visit the race website.