Ocean State Rhode Races
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Narragansett, Rhode Island
- Price $34.80 - $121.60
- Races 6 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 10th Annual Ocean State Rhode Races, taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the beautiful coastal town of Narragansett, Rhode Island. This exciting race weekend offers something for everyone, featuring a full Marathon starting at 7:30 AM, a Half Marathon at 8:00 AM, and a lively 5K Race at 8:15 AM.
Runners will enjoy a picturesque course that showcases the stunning beauty of the Ocean State, culminating in a vibrant finish line festival at the iconic Narragansett Town Beach. Participants can connect with race directors for a personalized experience, ensuring a memorable race day. Plus, the event is a USATF certified marathon and a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Majors. With live music, delicious food trucks, and a Recovery Zone offering free post-race stretching, the Ocean State Rhode Races promises a fun-filled day for runners, volunteers, and spectators alike. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of running and community!
Runners will enjoy a picturesque course that showcases the stunning beauty of the Ocean State, culminating in a vibrant finish line festival at the iconic Narragansett Town Beach. Participants can connect with race directors for a personalized experience, ensuring a memorable race day. Plus, the event is a USATF certified marathon and a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Majors. With live music, delicious food trucks, and a Recovery Zone offering free post-race stretching, the Ocean State Rhode Races promises a fun-filled day for runners, volunteers, and spectators alike. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of running and community!
Organiser's Description
The 10th Annual Ocean State Rhode Races in Narragansett, RI will be held on Sunday October 25, 2026. Race weekend features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k Race.
The Marathon will start at 7:30 am, the Half Marathon will start at 8:00 AM and the 5k at 8:15 am, all on Sunday
This boutique Rhode Island marathon will showcase what is great about the Ocean State. Not only does the course feature classic Rhode Island beauty, our finish line festival will also include an authentic RI experience at iconic Narragansett Town Beach. For runners and by runners, the event offers direct access to the race directors who promise timely communication and personal touches throughout your race experience. For a mile by mile race preview - check out our blog on our website. [https://rhoderaces.com/ocean-state-rhode-race-course-preview/]
The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Majors Qualifier.
RI Senior Games [https://riseniorgames.org]is pleased to announce our affiliation with Rhode Races to offer a 5K road race that qualifies runners for the National Senior Games Association competition in 2027! The Ocean State Rhode Race will feature a team competing for medals in five-year age groups from 50-54, to 90+. At the registration page, "Would you like to join or create a team?", be sure to respond YES and join team RI Senior Games.
This is also an Endorsed race by the New England 65+ Runners Club. NE 65+ Running Club [https://www.ne65plus.org]
The Ocean State Rhode Races Half is the final stop of the Rhode Race Series, a five stop series of Rhode Island Half Marathons.
RUN, VOLUNTEER, CHEER
Join us along the water for a family-friendly finish line festival with music and fun!
Relax and roll out in our Recovery Zone, where Pappas OPT Physical, Sport and Hand Therapy [https://pappaspt.com] will be providing FREE post-race stretching.
DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY FYR GRILL & ALISON'S WONDERLAND FOOD TRUCKS SERVING UP DELICIOUS FOOD & BEVERAGES FOR PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS
OTHER RACE DAY EXHIBITORS INCLUDE:
* Wakefield Running
* Bemer Therapy
* Anderson Longevity Clinic
* HealiT Health &Fitness
* Ocean Ki Wellness
AFTER THE RACE, RUNNERS, VOLUNTEERS AND SPECTATORS ARE INVITED TO WHALERS BREWING COMPANY, [https://whalers.com] OUR OFFICIAL POST-RACE PARTY HOST. JUST 10 MINUTES AWAY, WHALERS IS THE PERFECT SPOT TO HANG OUT, CELEBRATE WITH FELLOW RUNNERS AND GRAB A COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGE.
Please Note: Ocean State Rhode Races will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that the weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR EVENT WEBSITE, RHODERACES.COM [https://rhoderaces.com/]
GET SOCIAL TO STAY UPDATED ON THE LATEST NEWS AND RACE UPDATES! @RHODERACESRI #RUNRI
The Marathon will start at 7:30 am, the Half Marathon will start at 8:00 AM and the 5k at 8:15 am, all on Sunday
This boutique Rhode Island marathon will showcase what is great about the Ocean State. Not only does the course feature classic Rhode Island beauty, our finish line festival will also include an authentic RI experience at iconic Narragansett Town Beach. For runners and by runners, the event offers direct access to the race directors who promise timely communication and personal touches throughout your race experience. For a mile by mile race preview - check out our blog on our website. [https://rhoderaces.com/ocean-state-rhode-race-course-preview/]
The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Majors Qualifier.
RI Senior Games [https://riseniorgames.org]is pleased to announce our affiliation with Rhode Races to offer a 5K road race that qualifies runners for the National Senior Games Association competition in 2027! The Ocean State Rhode Race will feature a team competing for medals in five-year age groups from 50-54, to 90+. At the registration page, "Would you like to join or create a team?", be sure to respond YES and join team RI Senior Games.
This is also an Endorsed race by the New England 65+ Runners Club. NE 65+ Running Club [https://www.ne65plus.org]
The Ocean State Rhode Races Half is the final stop of the Rhode Race Series, a five stop series of Rhode Island Half Marathons.
RUN, VOLUNTEER, CHEER
Join us along the water for a family-friendly finish line festival with music and fun!
Relax and roll out in our Recovery Zone, where Pappas OPT Physical, Sport and Hand Therapy [https://pappaspt.com] will be providing FREE post-race stretching.
DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY FYR GRILL & ALISON'S WONDERLAND FOOD TRUCKS SERVING UP DELICIOUS FOOD & BEVERAGES FOR PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS
OTHER RACE DAY EXHIBITORS INCLUDE:
* Wakefield Running
* Bemer Therapy
* Anderson Longevity Clinic
* HealiT Health &Fitness
* Ocean Ki Wellness
AFTER THE RACE, RUNNERS, VOLUNTEERS AND SPECTATORS ARE INVITED TO WHALERS BREWING COMPANY, [https://whalers.com] OUR OFFICIAL POST-RACE PARTY HOST. JUST 10 MINUTES AWAY, WHALERS IS THE PERFECT SPOT TO HANG OUT, CELEBRATE WITH FELLOW RUNNERS AND GRAB A COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGE.
Please Note: Ocean State Rhode Races will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that the weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR EVENT WEBSITE, RHODERACES.COM [https://rhoderaces.com/]
GET SOCIAL TO STAY UPDATED ON THE LATEST NEWS AND RACE UPDATES! @RHODERACESRI #RUNRI
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $11.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$121.60
The course is a stunning mix of beautiful farms, coastal homes, old rock walls and tree-lined, back roads. The race runs past ocean views, river walks, kayak stands and fishing holes. Race day starts at famous Narragansett Town Beach, winding through beautiful US 1A before descending into gorgeous Bonnet Shores. The race rejoins US 1A, following working farms and picturesque waterways before heading back to the finish at the Town Beach. The race is truly quintessential Rhode Island. The course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $10.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$95.10
The course is a stunning mix of beautiful farms, coastal homes, old rock walls and tree-lined, back roads. The race runs past ocean views, river walks, kayak stands and fishing holes. Race day starts at famous Narragansett Town Beach, winding through beautiful US 1A before descending into gorgeous Bonnet Shores. The race rejoins US 1A, following working farms and picturesque waterways before heading back to the finish at the Town Beach. The race is truly quintessential Rhode Island. -
5k
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$41.10
The 5k course will follow the start and finish of our larger races but enjoy a turn around on a beautiful, tree lined back road. The race will kick off 15 mins after our half marathon at 8:15 am at the same start banner as the rest of the Rhode Races. Rhode Races is pleased to announce our affiliation with Rhode Island Senior Games as the Ocean State 5K qualifies runners for the National Senior Games Association competition in 2027! Sign up for the RI Senior Games team when registering to compete for medals in age groups from 50 to 80+ in 5 year increments. -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$57.00
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the 13.1 distance between October 1 and October 23 on your own time and course. Send us your results via a GPS file and we will ship you the Official Race Medal. Learn more about the Virtual Event at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10YGdu6qQ6unE6uacupL5h1WX1JfV1TSyW82OF1djz-U/edit?usp=sharing -
Virtual Full Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$57.00
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the 13.1 distance between October 1 and October 23 on your own time and course. Send us your results via a GPS file and we will ship you the Official Race Medal. Learn more about the Virtual Event at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10YGdu6qQ6unE6uacupL5h1WX1JfV1TSyW82OF1djz-U/edit?usp=sharing -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$34.80
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the 13.1 distance between October 1 and October 23 on your own time and course. Learn more about the Virtual Event at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10YGdu6qQ6unE6uacupL5h1WX1JfV1TSyW82OF1djz-U/edit?usp=sharing
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