Event Details

IGT Downtown 5K

Join us for the 35th Annual Downtown 5K on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Set in the heart of Downtown Providence, this is the oldest race held annually in Providence, Rhode Island. Run through the historic streets of Providence and enjoy live music along the course. After the race, join us for an epic post-race party (details TBA).

Run Rhody Grand Slam

Looking for an extra challenge this fall? The Downtown 5K also serves as the first race in the Run Rhody Grand Slam, a four-race series from September through December. Select the Grand Slam bundle at registration and save on the Downtown 5K, Providence Monster Dash, Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot, and Downtown Jingle 5K entry fees. Complete the four-race series and earn the 2024 Run Rhody Grand Slam finisher’s medal as well as a Run Rhody gift!

RACE DETAILS

Race Date
Sunday, September 14th, 2025

Schedule
9:00 a.m: Youth Races. There will be two youth races for boys and two races for girls for ages 1 to 5 (100 yards) and ages 6 to 10 (1/4 mile).
10:00 a.m: Downtown 5K start.

Start/Finish Line
10 Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI

SAFETY

For safety reasons, please follow these safety rules. No pets allowed. Baby strollers are allowed for walkers only. Walkers must line up at the back for the start of the 5k.

RACE PACKET PICK UP

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

Friday, September 12th, 2024 // noon to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI

Saturday, September 13th// 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

Sunday, September 14th// 8:00 a.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI

AWARDS

NOTE: Awards are based on “Gun Time” Elite runners in all age groups should line up at the front.

5K Prize Structure.
Top 3 Winner Men/Women overall
Winner Men/Women (age 19 and under)
Winner Men/Women (age 20-29)
Winner Men/Women (age 30-39)
Winner Men/Women (age 40-49)
Winner Men/Women (age 50-59)
Winner Men/Women (age 60-69)
Winner Men/Women (age 70-79)
Winner Men/Women (age 80+)

Youth Races: Top three in each race. Parents may run along with their children.

NOTE: Awards are based on “Gun Time” Elite runners in all age groups should line up at the front.

Teams Prize Structure

Family and Friends – Award for the top Team
(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score)

Corporate – Top Team Only
(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score)

NOTE: Family and Friends and Corporate Teams awards awards are based on chip time. Entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries.

PARKING

There are 4,000 parking spaces available at Providence Place parking lots. CLICK HERE for information on Providence Place parking.

Registration Info

ENTRY FEES

Online – 5K

$32 to 3/31/2025
$34 from 4/1/2025 to 7/31/2025
$36 from 8/1/2025 to 9/13/2025

$40 Race Day

Youth Races

$17 to 3/31/2025
$18 from 4/1/2025 to 7/31/2025
$19 from 8/1/2025 to 9/13/2025

$20 Race Day

*Online entries close at 8pm 9/13/2024

***Please note, there are no refunds.

Post Race Party

To be announced.

Location