Downtown 5K
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Providence, Rhode Island
- Price $20.97 - $36.87
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Downtown 5K in beautiful Providence, Rhode Island! Scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025, this vibrant event kicks off with youth races starting at 9:00 a.m., featuring distances of 100 yards for ages 1 to 5 and a 1/4 mile for ages 6 to 10. The main 5K race will follow at 10:00 a.m., making it the perfect opportunity for both seasoned runners and families to join in on the action.
Participants will enjoy chip timing and receive a stylish T-shirt, all while racing through the lively downtown area. There are exciting individual awards for top finishers across various age categories, as well as team competitions for families and corporate groups. Don't miss the chance to be part of this fantastic community event! Make sure to sign up early to take advantage of lower entry fees and ensure a memorable day filled with camaraderie and competition. Parking is conveniently available at Providence Place parking lots, so gather your friends and family and make your way to this must-attend event!
Participants will enjoy chip timing and receive a stylish T-shirt, all while racing through the lively downtown area. There are exciting individual awards for top finishers across various age categories, as well as team competitions for families and corporate groups. Don't miss the chance to be part of this fantastic community event! Make sure to sign up early to take advantage of lower entry fees and ensure a memorable day filled with camaraderie and competition. Parking is conveniently available at Providence Place parking lots, so gather your friends and family and make your way to this must-attend event!
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
$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 Saturday and Sunday. $40
Youth races. Presented by Providence Country Day School.
$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 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
Winners (age 19 and under)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70-79)
Winners (age 80+)
NOTE: Awards are based on "Gun Time" Elite runners in all age groups should line up at the front.
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
$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 Saturday and Sunday. $40
Youth races. Presented by Providence Country Day School.
$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 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
Winners (age 19 and under)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70-79)
Winners (age 80+)
NOTE: Awards are based on "Gun Time" Elite runners in all age groups should line up at the front.
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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