10 Memorial Boulevard, Providence RI
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
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:
- Categories: Two youth races for boys and two races for girls.
- Ages: For ages 1 to 5 (100 yards) and ages 6 to 10 (1/4 mile).
- Start Location: Memorial Blvd, Providence, Rhode Island.
Race Features:
- Timing: Chip timing.
- T-Shirts: Provided for all entrants.
- Safety Rules: No pets allowed: baby strollers are permitted for walkers only.
- Walker Lineup: Walkers will line up at the back for the start of the 5K.
ENTRY FEES
Online Fees for Downtown 5K:
- Until 3/31/2026: $34
- From 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026: $36
- From 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026: $38
- Race Day Entry Fee: $45
Youth Race Fees:
- Until 3/31/2026: $15
- From 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026: $16
- From 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026: $17
- Race Weekend: $20
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, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
- Race Day, Sunday, September 13th: 8:30 a.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
- Race Schedule: Youth races start at 9:00 a.m.: 5K starts at 10:00 a.m.
AWARDS
Prize Structure for 5K:
- Individual Awards: Top 3 Overall Women/Men/Non-Binary.
- Age Group Winners: Various age categories from 19 and under to 90+.
- Awards Basis: Overall awards based on "Gun Time" and Age Group awards based on "Chip Time."
Teams:
- Family and Friends: Unlimited team entries: top 3 times score.
- Corporate Teams: Unlimited team entries: top 3 times score.
- Awards Calculation: Based on chip time.
- Entry Fee: Same as individual fees above: team registrations must use the online system.
PARKING
Parking is available at Providence Place parking lots.
For more information, visit the Brightstar Downtown 5K race page.
