Brightstar Downtown 5K
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Providence, Rhode Island
- Price $23.09 - $41.11
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Brightstar Downtown 5K on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island! This exciting event kicks off with youth races starting at 9:00 a.m., followed by the main 5K race at 10:00 a.m. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, chip timing, and T-shirts for all entrants. The youth races cater to children ages 1 to 10, offering a fun 100-yard dash for the littlest runners and a 1/4 mile race for older kids.
Registration begins on-site at 8 a.m. at Marathon Sports, located on Level 1 of Providence Place, making it easy for you to join the fun. With entry fees starting at $34 for the 5K and $18 for youth races, it's an affordable way for families and friends to bond over fitness. Plus, awards will be given to the top finishers across various age categories, ensuring a competitive yet friendly spirit. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience the thrill of running in beautiful downtown Providence!
Registration begins on-site at 8 a.m. at Marathon Sports, located on Level 1 of Providence Place, making it easy for you to join the fun. With entry fees starting at $34 for the 5K and $18 for youth races, it's an affordable way for families and friends to bond over fitness. Plus, awards will be given to the top finishers across various age categories, ensuring a competitive yet friendly spirit. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience the thrill of running in beautiful downtown Providence!
Organiser's Description
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 8AM AT MARATHON SPORTS, LOCATED ON LEVEL 1 OF PROVIDENCE PLACE.
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 9:00 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.
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 9:00 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.
Races
-
Downtown 5K
Incl. $5.11 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$41.11
CLOSED -
Youth Races
Incl. $4.09 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.09
CLOSED -
VIRTUAL Downtown 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $5.11 Fee & T-Shirt
$41.11
CLOSED
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