Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location East Providence, Rhode Island
- Price $43.23 - $93.05
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, in the charming city of East Providence! This exciting event invites runners of all levels to choose between a scenic half marathon and a delightful 5K, both of which showcase breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and the iconic Providence skyline along the picturesque East Bay Bike Path. Starting and finishing at Pierce Memorial Stadium, participants can expect USATF-certified courses that promise a fantastic race day atmosphere.
With a cap of 2,000 participants for the half marathon, this event is sure to fill up fast, so don't miss your chance to join in the fun! Each participant will receive a stylish Brooks technical race t-shirt, a unique finisher's medal, and enjoy a post-race celebration featuring live music and delicious refreshments, including a complimentary beer for those 21 and over and a tasty breakfast sandwich. Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a day out with friends and family, the Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of community and fitness. Mark your calendars and prepare for an amazing day on May 17th!
With a cap of 2,000 participants for the half marathon, this event is sure to fill up fast, so don't miss your chance to join in the fun! Each participant will receive a stylish Brooks technical race t-shirt, a unique finisher's medal, and enjoy a post-race celebration featuring live music and delicious refreshments, including a complimentary beer for those 21 and over and a tasty breakfast sandwich. Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a day out with friends and family, the Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of community and fitness. Mark your calendars and prepare for an amazing day on May 17th!
Organiser's Description
The Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K is BACK and set for Sunday, May 17th, 2026.
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.
_EACH PARTICIPANTS CAN ENJOY: _
A Brooks technical race t-shirt
Event-specific Finisher's Medal for all race participants
Choose from scenic, coastal and USATF-certified half marathon or 5K courses
A FREE Chair 2 beer (21+) at the Post-Race Party
A FREE breakfast sandwich at the Post-Race Party
Live music courtesy of All Over Band at Pierce Stadium
Free post-race stretching from Pappas OPT
COURSE CERTIFICATIONS
The Rhode Island Half Marathon and the Rhode Island 5k are USATF certified.
RHODE ISLAND HALF MARATHON USATF Certification number: RI25003JK [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=8936]
RHODE ISLAND 5K USATF Certification number: RI25004JK [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=8953]
CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island Half Marathon Course via Mapmyrun [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6513031735]
CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island 5K Course via Mapmyrun [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6244260925]
EVENT INFORMATION:
Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
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
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 16th, 2026 at 7pm.
RHODE ISLAND HALF MARATHON
$75 to 12/31/2025
$80 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
$85 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026
$90 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026
$100 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
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.
RHODE ISLAND 5K RUN/WALK
$34 to 12/31/2025
$36 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
$38 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026
$40 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026
$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 9th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Friday, May 15th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 // 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 17th, 2026. 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 _
Overall winners based on gun time. Age group winners based on chip time.
Top 3 Overall, Women/Men/Non-Binary
Winners (Under 19) Men/Women
Winners (age 20-29) Men/Women
Winners (age 30-39) Men/Women
Winners (age 40-49) Men/Women
Winners (age 50-59) Men/Women
Winners (age 60-69) Men/Women
Winners (age 70+) Men/Women
_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.
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.
_EACH PARTICIPANTS CAN ENJOY: _
A Brooks technical race t-shirt
Event-specific Finisher's Medal for all race participants
Choose from scenic, coastal and USATF-certified half marathon or 5K courses
A FREE Chair 2 beer (21+) at the Post-Race Party
A FREE breakfast sandwich at the Post-Race Party
Live music courtesy of All Over Band at Pierce Stadium
Free post-race stretching from Pappas OPT
COURSE CERTIFICATIONS
The Rhode Island Half Marathon and the Rhode Island 5k are USATF certified.
RHODE ISLAND HALF MARATHON USATF Certification number: RI25003JK [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=8936]
RHODE ISLAND 5K USATF Certification number: RI25004JK [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=8953]
CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island Half Marathon Course via Mapmyrun [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6513031735]
CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island 5K Course via Mapmyrun [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6244260925]
EVENT INFORMATION:
Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
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
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 16th, 2026 at 7pm.
RHODE ISLAND HALF MARATHON
$75 to 12/31/2025
$80 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
$85 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026
$90 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026
$100 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
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.
RHODE ISLAND 5K RUN/WALK
$34 to 12/31/2025
$36 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
$38 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026
$40 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026
$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 9th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Friday, May 15th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 // 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 17th, 2026. 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 _
Overall winners based on gun time. Age group winners based on chip time.
Top 3 Overall, Women/Men/Non-Binary
Winners (Under 19) Men/Women
Winners (age 20-29) Men/Women
Winners (age 30-39) Men/Women
Winners (age 40-49) Men/Women
Winners (age 50-59) Men/Women
Winners (age 60-69) Men/Women
Winners (age 70+) Men/Women
_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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