Brightstar Downtown 5K
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Providence, Rhode Island
- Price $22.03 - $38.99
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Brightstar Downtown 5K, happening on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in beautiful Providence, Rhode Island! This exciting event kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with the 5K race, while the youth races for ages 1 to 10 will start even earlier at 9:00 a.m. Participants can look forward to a scenic race through the heart of the city, complete with chip timing and commemorative T-shirts for all entrants.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking to enjoy a day of healthy activity, the Downtown 5K offers something for everyone. The youth races include a fun 100-yard dash for the littlest athletes and a 1/4 mile challenge for older kids. Plus, with awards for top finishers in various categories, there’s plenty of motivation to push your limits. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community event—mark your calendars for September 14 and join us for a day of excitement, camaraderie, and celebration of fitness!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking to enjoy a day of healthy activity, the Downtown 5K offers something for everyone. The youth races include a fun 100-yard dash for the littlest athletes and a 1/4 mile challenge for older kids. Plus, with awards for top finishers in various categories, there’s plenty of motivation to push your limits. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community event—mark your calendars for September 14 and join us for a day of excitement, camaraderie, and celebration of fitness!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Downtown 5K start time: 10:00 a.m.
Youth races start time: 9:00 a.m.
There will be two youth races for boys and two races for girls for AGES 1 TO 5 (100 yards) and AGES 6 TO 10 (1/4 mile).
Start location: Memorial Blvd,, Providence, Rhode Island.
Chip timing.
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 7/31/2025
$36 from 8/1/2025 to 9/14/2025
Race weekend Saturday and Sunday. $40
Youth races. Presented by Providence Country Day School.
$18 to 7/31/2025
$19 from 8/1/2025 to 9/14/2025
Race weekend Saturday and Sunday. $20
Online entries close 9/13/2025 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refunds.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION, RACE NUMBER AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP.
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 12TH, 2025 // noon to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH// 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
RACE DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH// 8:00 a.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
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 Men/Women (age 19 and under)
Winner Men/Women (age 20-29)
Winner Men/Women (age 30-39)
Winner Men/Women (age 40-49)
Winner Men/Women (age 50-59)
Winner Men/Women (age 60-64)
Winner Men/Women (age 65-69)
Winner Men/Women (age 70-74)
Winner Men/Women (age 65-79)
Winner Men/Women (age 80-84)
Winner Men/Women (age 85-90)
Winner Men/Women (age 90+)
NOTE: Overall awards are based on "Gun Time" and Age Group awards based on "Chip Time"
TEAMS
Family and Friends.(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score) Award to winning Team
Corporate teams (Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score) Award to winning Team
Note: "Family and Friends" and "Corporate Teams" awards awards are based on chip time.
Entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries.
PARKING
Parking is available at Providence Place parking lots.
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Downtown 5K start time: 10:00 a.m.
Youth races start time: 9:00 a.m.
There will be two youth races for boys and two races for girls for AGES 1 TO 5 (100 yards) and AGES 6 TO 10 (1/4 mile).
Start location: Memorial Blvd,, Providence, Rhode Island.
Chip timing.
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 7/31/2025
$36 from 8/1/2025 to 9/14/2025
Race weekend Saturday and Sunday. $40
Youth races. Presented by Providence Country Day School.
$18 to 7/31/2025
$19 from 8/1/2025 to 9/14/2025
Race weekend Saturday and Sunday. $20
Online entries close 9/13/2025 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refunds.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION, RACE NUMBER AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP.
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 12TH, 2025 // noon to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH// 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
RACE DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH// 8:00 a.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
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 Men/Women (age 19 and under)
Winner Men/Women (age 20-29)
Winner Men/Women (age 30-39)
Winner Men/Women (age 40-49)
Winner Men/Women (age 50-59)
Winner Men/Women (age 60-64)
Winner Men/Women (age 65-69)
Winner Men/Women (age 70-74)
Winner Men/Women (age 65-79)
Winner Men/Women (age 80-84)
Winner Men/Women (age 85-90)
Winner Men/Women (age 90+)
NOTE: Overall awards are based on "Gun Time" and Age Group awards based on "Chip Time"
TEAMS
Family and Friends.(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score) Award to winning Team
Corporate teams (Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score) Award to winning Team
Note: "Family and Friends" and "Corporate Teams" awards awards are based on chip time.
Entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries.
PARKING
Parking is available at Providence Place parking lots.
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