Brightstar Downtown 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Information

• Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025.
• Downtown 5K start time: 10:00 a.m.
• Youth races start time: 9:00 a.m.
• Start location: 10 Memorial Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island.

🏅 Youth Races

• Two youth races: for boys and girls.
• Ages 1 to 5: 100 yards.
• Ages 6 to 10: 1/4 mile.
• Additional details: Chip timing and T-shirts for all entrants.

⚠️ Safety Rules

• No pets: Allowed for safety reasons.
• Baby strollers: Permitted for walkers only.
• Line up: Walkers at the back for the 5K start.
• Thank you: For your cooperation.

💵 Entry Fees

• Downtown 5K: $32 to 3/31/2025: $34 from 4/1/2025 to 7/31/2025: $36 from 8/1/2025 to 9/14/2025: Race weekend $40.
• Youth races: $17 to 3/31/2025: $18 from 4/1/2025 to 7/31/2025: $19 from 8/1/2025 to 9/14/2025: Race weekend $20.
• Online entries: Close on 9/13/2025 at 8:00 p.m.
• No refunds: Sorry for any inconveniences.

📋 On-Site Registration & Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
• Friday, September 12th: noon to 6:00 p.m. at Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI.
• Saturday, September 13th: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the same location.
• Race Day: Sunday, September 14th at 8:00 a.m. at the same location.

🏆 Awards

• Prize Structure: 5K Individual Awards for Top 3 Overall Women/Men/Non-Binary.
• Winner categories: by age groups from 19 and under to 90+.
• Note: Overall awards are based on "Gun Time" and age group awards based on "Chip Time".
• Teams: Family and Friends: Corporate teams with awards based on chip time.

🚗 Parking

• Parking availability: Providence Place parking lots.

🔗 Learn More

• Register here for the Brightstar Downtown 5K.