Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location East Providence, Rhode Island
- Price $36.87 - $82.45
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun at the Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, in the picturesque East Providence area! This exciting event features two fantastic race options: a challenging half marathon and a spirited 5K run/walk. Both routes are USATF-certified and promise breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and the iconic Providence skyline as runners traverse the scenic East Bay Bike Path.
The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, alongside the 5K, from the vibrant Pierce Memorial Stadium, where participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere and camaraderie. With a cap of just 2,000 participants for the half marathon, be sure to secure your spot early—once it's full, a waitlist will be available. All finishers will be rewarded with a medal, and participants can savor a delicious breakfast sandwich and a refreshing beer post-race. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a lively community event that celebrates health and happiness in beautiful Rhode Island!
The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, alongside the 5K, from the vibrant Pierce Memorial Stadium, where participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere and camaraderie. With a cap of just 2,000 participants for the half marathon, be sure to secure your spot early—once it's full, a waitlist will be available. All finishers will be rewarded with a medal, and participants can savor a delicious breakfast sandwich and a refreshing beer post-race. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a lively community event that celebrates health and happiness in beautiful Rhode Island!
Organiser's Description
SAVE THE DATE!
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.
Finisher's Medal for all participants, as well as a free breakfast sandwich and beer! Register today to reserve your spot on the start line with us.
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]
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
T-shirts for all entrants who register online before race day. Shirts are not guaranteed for entries on race day.
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.
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.
Finisher's Medal for all participants, as well as a free breakfast sandwich and beer! Register today to reserve your spot on the start line with us.
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]
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
T-shirts for all entrants who register online before race day. Shirts are not guaranteed for entries on race day.
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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