Independence Rhode Race
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Independence Rhode Race
The Independence Rhode Race is a half marathon held in Bristol, Rhode Island on June 27, 2026. The event is presented in partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee and takes place during the town's Oldest 4th of July Celebration. The course passes historic homes, the town common and the America’s Cup Museum, then follows the coastline, goes through Roger Williams University and finishes at Independence Park with views of the Mt. Hope Bridge and Narragansett Bay. Parts of the course are unpaved and include shell paths along the water.
Distances
- Half marathon
- Two person relay, 7.5 mile leg then 5.6 mile leg, exchange at Roger Williams
The race is R.I. Department of Environmental Management Green-Certified. Course limit for the half marathon is 3.5 hours; an early start option is offered for participants who need more time. Pace groups are provided for a range of finishing times. Aid stations are located throughout the course and include water, GU Energy gels, Nuun electrolyte drink and bananas; port-a-potties are available at every aid station.
Event amenities include gender and race specific tech shirts, finisher medals, free race photos, live runner tracking via RaceJoy, a post-race recovery area with complimentary massages from a physical therapy partner, and an after-party at a nearby brewery. Awards are distributed by age categories plus a non-binary award, and relay team awards are offered. Awards must be picked up in person. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
