Jamestown Rhode Races
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Jamestown Rhode Races : Jamestown, RI (Event details)
The Jamestown Rhode Races take place on September 26, 2026 in Jamestown, Rhode Island, at Fort Getty Park on Conanicut Island. The event includes the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
The half marathon entry fee is listed at $60 and the virtual half marathon at $50. The race is capped (participant limit noted by organizers) and has a course time limit of 3.5 hours. Registration options include online entry up to shortly before race day or until the event fills. The event is chip timed and provides both gun and chip times. Live athlete tracking via RaceJoy and free post-race photos are provided. Race registration includes a tech T-shirt and a finisher medal; shirt sizes are guaranteed only if selected by the organizer’s stated deadline.
Course, services and rules
The half marathon course almost circumnavigates Conanicut Island with views of Narragansett Bay and the Newport Pell Bridge. It passes Watson Farm, Mackeral Cove and Jamestown Village, and features winding roads and varied landscapes. The course has a short unpaved section before mile 2 and a long incline around miles 9 and 10; overall it is described as moderately hilly.
Aid stations are placed along the course (approximate miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) offering water and Nuun; some stations provide GU gels and bananas. Port-a-potties are at the start and near aid stations. A gear check is available at the Fort Getty Pavilion. Roads remain open to traffic with coned running lanes. Dogs, strollers and bicycles are not permitted. Runners must be at least 14 years old to enter the half marathon. Refunds are generally not offered; deferrals and transfers are allowed under the organizer’s policies and deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
