Brightstar Downtown 5K
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Providence, Rhode Island
- Price $20.97 - $43.23
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Brightstar Downtown 5K in Providence, Rhode Island! Taking place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, this vibrant event kicks off with youth races at 9:00 a.m. for kids aged 1 to 10, followed by the main 5K race starting at 10:00 a.m. Participants can look forward to chip timing, T-shirts for all entrants, and a variety of awards for different age categories and team entries.
The event will be hosted at Memorial Blvd, providing a picturesque backdrop for runners of all ages. With entry fees starting as low as $34 for the 5K and $15 for youth races, this is a fantastic opportunity to get active and enjoy the community spirit. Remember to pick up your race packet ahead of time at Marathon Sports for a smooth race day experience. Don’t miss out on this thrilling celebration of health and camaraderie in the heart of Providence!
The event will be hosted at Memorial Blvd, providing a picturesque backdrop for runners of all ages. With entry fees starting as low as $34 for the 5K and $15 for youth races, this is a fantastic opportunity to get active and enjoy the community spirit. Remember to pick up your race packet ahead of time at Marathon Sports for a smooth race day experience. Don’t miss out on this thrilling celebration of health and camaraderie in the heart of Providence!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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 3/31/2026
$36 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
$38 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026
5K race day entry fee: $45
Youth races. Presented by Providence Country Day School.
$15 to 3/31/2026
$16 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
$17 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026
Race weekend Saturday and Sunday. Youth race: $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 // 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2026// 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 13TH// 8:30 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 13, 2026.
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 3/31/2026
$36 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
$38 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026
5K race day entry fee: $45
Youth races. Presented by Providence Country Day School.
$15 to 3/31/2026
$16 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
$17 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026
Race weekend Saturday and Sunday. Youth race: $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 // 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2026// 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 13TH// 8:30 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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