Providence Rhode Races
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location East Providence, Rhode Island
- Price $13.60 - $110.95
- Races 7 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Providence Rhode Races on Sunday, May 3, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the Creative Capital, Providence, Rhode Island, and features a marathon, half marathon, and a 5K, offering something for every runner. The marathon kicks off at 7:30 a.m. from Bold Point Park in East Providence, followed by the half marathon at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15 a.m.
Runners will have the unique opportunity to traverse through four of Rhode Island's iconic communities, showcasing historic neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and stunning coastal views. New for this year, the Kids Fun Run returns, inviting children under 10 to join in on the fun with a one-kilometer course, ensuring a fantastic family-friendly atmosphere. All finishers will receive a participation medal, making it a memorable experience for the little ones. The marathon route is USATF certified and qualifies for the Boston Marathon, so lace up your running shoes and join us for an unforgettable day of fitness and community spirit, rain or shine!
Runners will have the unique opportunity to traverse through four of Rhode Island's iconic communities, showcasing historic neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and stunning coastal views. New for this year, the Kids Fun Run returns, inviting children under 10 to join in on the fun with a one-kilometer course, ensuring a fantastic family-friendly atmosphere. All finishers will receive a participation medal, making it a memorable experience for the little ones. The marathon route is USATF certified and qualifies for the Boston Marathon, so lace up your running shoes and join us for an unforgettable day of fitness and community spirit, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
Join us in the Creative Capital for this historic marathon, half marathon and 5k. Providence Rhode Races winds through 4 of Rhode Island's famous communities, providing runners with a truly unique RI experience. Enjoy historic neighborhoods, treelined streets, sweeping coastal views, and working waterfronts.
The Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Bold Point Park, East Providence, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 8:00 a.m. from the same location. The 5k will follow at 8:15 am - all from the same cityside start.
*New for 2026 - The Kids Fun Run is BACK! The Kids' Fun Run will start and finish at the same Bold Point Park location, directly following the 5k start. It is a one-kilometer course, and limited to children under 10. No strollers are allowed. One parent is allowed to run with their child but must also be registered. All children who finish will receive a participation medal.
The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Please Note: Providence 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 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 #RhodeRaces
The Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Bold Point Park, East Providence, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 8:00 a.m. from the same location. The 5k will follow at 8:15 am - all from the same cityside start.
*New for 2026 - The Kids Fun Run is BACK! The Kids' Fun Run will start and finish at the same Bold Point Park location, directly following the 5k start. It is a one-kilometer course, and limited to children under 10. No strollers are allowed. One parent is allowed to run with their child but must also be registered. All children who finish will receive a participation medal.
The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Please Note: Providence 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 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 #RhodeRaces
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $11.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$110.95
The course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $9.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$89.75
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5k
Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$34.75
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Kids Fun Run
Incl. $3.60 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:20AM EDT)
$13.60
The Kids' Fun Run will start and finish at the same Bold Point Park location, directly following the 5k start. It is a one-kilometer course, and limited to children under 10. No strollers are allowed. One parent is allowed to run with their child but must also be registered. All children who finish will receive a participation medal. -
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 distance between May 1 and May 31 on your own time and course. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CgH8lza4GjASh9Xo2IDMc1KqqJJpF2TIejYVmMKUX_0/edit?usp=sharing -
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 distance between May 1 and May 31 on your own time and course. Please note - The virtual runners will be prohibited from joining us on race day if we are under strict participant caps. This is to ensure that we abide by all local and state guidelines and ensure we live up to the demands and restrictions placed on us as a condition of our race permit. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CgH8lza4GjASh9Xo2IDMc1KqqJJpF2TIejYVmMKUX_0/edit?usp=sharing -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$24.20
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the distance between May 1 to May 31 on your own time and course. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CgH8lza4GjASh9Xo2IDMc1KqqJJpF2TIejYVmMKUX_0/edit?usp=sharing
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