Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location East Providence, Rhode Island
- Price $35.87 - $70.85
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday, May 18th, 2025! Taking place in the vibrant East Providence, just minutes from the scenic beauty of Narragansett Bay and the iconic Providence skyline, this event offers participants the chance to run either a half marathon or a 5K. Both races feature USATF-certified courses that begin and end at the historic Pierce Memorial Stadium, ensuring a thrilling atmosphere for all runners.
The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, alongside the 5K, promising a morning filled with excitement and camaraderie. With a cap of 2,000 participants for the half marathon, be sure to register early to secure your spot on the start line! Runners will enjoy stunning views while navigating the course, including a newly updated route that eliminates the challenging hill from previous years. Participants will also receive finisher medallions and T-shirts, making this event a perfect blend of competition and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate the joy of running in beautiful Rhode Island!
The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, alongside the 5K, promising a morning filled with excitement and camaraderie. With a cap of 2,000 participants for the half marathon, be sure to register early to secure your spot on the start line! Runners will enjoy stunning views while navigating the course, including a newly updated route that eliminates the challenging hill from previous years. Participants will also receive finisher medallions and T-shirts, making this event a perfect blend of competition and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate the joy of running in beautiful Rhode Island!
Organiser's Description
SAVE THE DATE!
The Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K is BACK and set for Sunday, May 18th, 2025.
Choose from either the half marathon or 5K, which offer some of the best views in Rhode Island, including scenic views of Narragansett Bay and the iconic Providence skyline along the East Bay Bike Path. Both USATF-certified courses conveniently start and finish at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence, RI.
THE RHODE ISLAND HALF MARATHON WILL BE CAPPED AT 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. Once the field is sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available. Register today to reserve your spot on the start line with us!
_COURSE UPDATES FOR 2025: _
* The Half Marathon course will no longer include the final hill of the 2024 course at Mile 12
* The Half Marathon & 5K races will start together at 7:30am at Pierce Field
* The 5K will follow Veterans Memorial Parkway with the half marathon before turning right onto the bike path at Kettle Point Ave. 5K Runners will take in the bike path and view of the Providence city skyline before heading back to finish on the track at Pierce stadium.
* Additional porta-potties at Pierce Field as well as on-course
Register today to reserve your spot on the start line with us!
RI HALF MARATHON & 5K
The Half Marathon course and the 5k course will be USATF certified.
CLICK HERE to View the 2025 Half Marathon Course [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6244165957]
CLICK HERE to View the 2025 5K Course [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6244260925]
Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Start Times: Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM // 5K Start Time: 7:30am
*Races will start together and 5K Runners will turn onto the East Bay Bike Path off of Veterans Memorial Parkway
Start Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
T-shirts for all entrants who register online before race day. Shirts are not guaranteed for entries on race day.
Finisher Medallions for the Half Marathon & 5K.
All participants will be chip-timed. The time limit for the half marathon will be 3.5 hours and the field will be capped at 2,000 participants. Once the field is sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available.
HALF MARATHON PACE GROUPS
The Pacers from the experienced team at Marathon Sports will be leading six groups in the RI Half Marathon. Full details can be found below.
_PACE TIMES_
We will have pace groups for the following finishing times: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.
_HOW TO JOIN_
Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
_FINDING THE PACERS ON RACE DAY_
To meet up with the pacers on race day, head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the start of the race. Your Pacer will be holding up signs with the finishing times printed on them. Five to 10 minutes before the start, your Pace Group Lead will give you their final instructions.
ONLINE ENTRY FEES
Online registration will close on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 7pm.
Rhode Island Half Marathon
$65 to 12/31/2024
$70 1/1/2025 to 2/28/2025
$75 3/1/2025 to 4/15/2025
$80 4/16/2025 to 5/17/2025
$90 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
*Please note: the Half Marathon field will be capped at 2,000 participants. Once the field is sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available.
Rhode Island 5k Run/Walk
$32 to 12/31/2024
$34 1/1/2025 to 2/28/2025
$36 3/1/2025 to 4/15/2025
$38 4/16/2025 to 5/17/2025
$45 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
No refunds. No pets. If you are running or walking with a stroller, we ask that you start in the back for safety purposes.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
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_
Saturday, May 10th // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Friday, May 16th // 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, May 17th, // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
_Race Day Packet Pickup_
Race day, Sunday May 18th, 2025. Starting at 6:15am.
Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
_PARKING_
Parking is available at the stadium parking lots on Mercer Ave and at parking lots located at 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Street parking is also allowed on Sunday in East Providence. Please do not park where cones are placed on the course.
PRIZE STRUCTURE
See below for prize structure for the RI Half Marathon & 5K races.
_Individual Awards (Based on Gun Times)_
Top 3 Overall
Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)
_Team Awards_
Top Family and Friends Team(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 score).
Entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries. Team awards are based on chip times.
The Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K is BACK and set for Sunday, May 18th, 2025.
Choose from either the half marathon or 5K, which offer some of the best views in Rhode Island, including scenic views of Narragansett Bay and the iconic Providence skyline along the East Bay Bike Path. Both USATF-certified courses conveniently start and finish at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence, RI.
THE RHODE ISLAND HALF MARATHON WILL BE CAPPED AT 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. Once the field is sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available. Register today to reserve your spot on the start line with us!
_COURSE UPDATES FOR 2025: _
* The Half Marathon course will no longer include the final hill of the 2024 course at Mile 12
* The Half Marathon & 5K races will start together at 7:30am at Pierce Field
* The 5K will follow Veterans Memorial Parkway with the half marathon before turning right onto the bike path at Kettle Point Ave. 5K Runners will take in the bike path and view of the Providence city skyline before heading back to finish on the track at Pierce stadium.
* Additional porta-potties at Pierce Field as well as on-course
Register today to reserve your spot on the start line with us!
RI HALF MARATHON & 5K
The Half Marathon course and the 5k course will be USATF certified.
CLICK HERE to View the 2025 Half Marathon Course [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6244165957]
CLICK HERE to View the 2025 5K Course [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6244260925]
Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Start Times: Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM // 5K Start Time: 7:30am
*Races will start together and 5K Runners will turn onto the East Bay Bike Path off of Veterans Memorial Parkway
Start Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
T-shirts for all entrants who register online before race day. Shirts are not guaranteed for entries on race day.
Finisher Medallions for the Half Marathon & 5K.
All participants will be chip-timed. The time limit for the half marathon will be 3.5 hours and the field will be capped at 2,000 participants. Once the field is sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available.
HALF MARATHON PACE GROUPS
The Pacers from the experienced team at Marathon Sports will be leading six groups in the RI Half Marathon. Full details can be found below.
_PACE TIMES_
We will have pace groups for the following finishing times: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.
_HOW TO JOIN_
Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
_FINDING THE PACERS ON RACE DAY_
To meet up with the pacers on race day, head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the start of the race. Your Pacer will be holding up signs with the finishing times printed on them. Five to 10 minutes before the start, your Pace Group Lead will give you their final instructions.
ONLINE ENTRY FEES
Online registration will close on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 7pm.
Rhode Island Half Marathon
$65 to 12/31/2024
$70 1/1/2025 to 2/28/2025
$75 3/1/2025 to 4/15/2025
$80 4/16/2025 to 5/17/2025
$90 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
*Please note: the Half Marathon field will be capped at 2,000 participants. Once the field is sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available.
Rhode Island 5k Run/Walk
$32 to 12/31/2024
$34 1/1/2025 to 2/28/2025
$36 3/1/2025 to 4/15/2025
$38 4/16/2025 to 5/17/2025
$45 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
No refunds. No pets. If you are running or walking with a stroller, we ask that you start in the back for safety purposes.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
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_
Saturday, May 10th // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Friday, May 16th // 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, May 17th, // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
_Race Day Packet Pickup_
Race day, Sunday May 18th, 2025. Starting at 6:15am.
Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
_PARKING_
Parking is available at the stadium parking lots on Mercer Ave and at parking lots located at 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Street parking is also allowed on Sunday in East Providence. Please do not park where cones are placed on the course.
PRIZE STRUCTURE
See below for prize structure for the RI Half Marathon & 5K races.
_Individual Awards (Based on Gun Times)_
Top 3 Overall
Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)
_Team Awards_
Top Family and Friends Team(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 score).
Entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries. Team awards are based on chip times.
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