Independence Rhode Race

Independence Rhode Race : Bristol, Rhode Island

The Independence Rhode Race is a half marathon held in downtown Bristol during the town's Fourth of July celebration. The course passes historic homes, the town common and the America’s Cup Museum, follows scenic coastline, runs through the Roger Williams University area and uses the East Bay Bike Path for the final miles before finishing at Independence Park.

Distances

• Half marathon
• Two person relay with a first leg of 7.5 miles and a second leg of 5.6 miles

The race has a 3.5 hour course limit and offers an early start option for participants who need additional time. Pace groups are provided for the half marathon with target finish times from 1:40 up to 3:00. Aid stations occur at approximately two mile intervals and provide water, an electrolyte drink and port a potties; some stations also supply bananas and basic first aid.

Packet pick up is scheduled at local locations on the Thursday and Friday before race day, with on site packet pick up and registration available on the day of the race at Independence Park. Event amenities include gender and race specific tech shirts, race finisher medals, free event photos, live participant tracking via RaceJoy, a waterside post race festival with a recovery zone, free post race massages, and an after party at a local brewery. Awards are given in overall, age group and relay team categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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