Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Event Details
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. This event features a Post-Race party with great atmosphere with live entertainment, a beer garden, and food trucks at Pierce Memorial Stadium.
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!
RI HALF MARATHON & 5K
The Half Marathon course and the Rhode Island 5k course are USATF-certified.
Rhode Island Half Marathon USATF Certification number: RI25003JK
Rhode Island 5K USATF Certification number: RI25004JK
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 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway
Start Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
Shirts are not guaranteed for entries on race day. All participants will be chip-timed.
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.
Course Description
HALF MARATHON
The race conveniently starts and finishes at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence, RI. A fast, scenic USATF-certified course, the Half Marathon follows Veterans Memorial Parkway before looping back to return on the East Bay Bike Path, which offers stunning views of Narragansett Bay and the Providence Skyline. The course features several points where runners find water on both sides, showcasing the impressive beauty of Rhode Island’s more than 400 miles of coastline.
The Half Marathon course and the 5k course are USATF certified.
CLICK HERE to View the 2025 Half Marathon Course on MapMyRun
CLICK HERE to View the 2025 5K Course on MapMyRun
WATCH COURSE PREVIEW VIDEOS
PARKING
Please follow the directions of the Parking Attendants on Veterans Memorial Parkway wearing yellow vests. They will be able to direct you to the best parking area. Below is a map of the designated parking areas around Pierce Stadium. There is free street parking on the side streets as well – please be respectful of residents and do not block driveways.
Registration Info
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.
T-Shirt and Medal Info
Competitors in the half marathon and 5K races will each receive a BROOKS RUNNING technical race t-shirt as well as the 2026 Finisher’s Medal.
Charity
We are proud to support Good Neighbors.
Good Neighbors Programs include:
- Community Kitchen (free lunch Monday through Friday 11am-1pm) dine-in and to-go meals.
- Bingo Breakfast Fridays at 9:30am.
- Food Pantry (Wednesday 9am-12pm, the last Saturday of every month 10am-12pm and the third Tuesday 5-7pm)Two visits per month for residents of East Providence
- Food4Kids Additional bag of food for kids available to pantry guests with school-aged children. Available through the pantry while school is out in the summer months
The Rhode Island Half Marathon is also proud to welcome Providence Promise fundraisers to the 2025 event!
Learn more about Providence Promise:
Post Race Party
The Post-Race Party will once again be held at the finish line at Pierce Memorial Field with live music, beer, and food trucks.