Jamestown Rhode Races
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Event
The Jamestown Rhode Races take place in Jamestown, Rhode Island on September 26, 2026. The event includes the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
The race is capped at 400 participants and the half marathon has a course time limit of 3.5 hours. The event is R.I. Department of Environmental Management Green-Certified.
Course and logistics
The half marathon course circles nearly all of Conanicut Island and offers views of Narragansett Bay and the Newport Pell Bridge. The route passes historic Watson Farm, Mackeral Cove, and Jamestown village. There is a short unpaved section before mile 2 and a long incline around miles 9 and 10. Roads are not closed for the race; coned running lanes are used and participants must remain within those lanes.
Chip timing is used and both gun and chip times are recorded. Live athlete tracking is available via the RaceJoy app. Aid stations are placed at multiple mile points (including miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12) and provide water and Nuun; some stations offer GU gels and bananas. Port-a-potties are located at aid stations and at the start/finish area. Parking is at Fort Getty with access restricted to registered runners. Gear check is at the Fort Getty Pavilion. Race registration includes a tech shirt, a finisher medal for the half marathon, free photos, and finish-line food and beverage. Rules note a minimum age of 14, no dogs or strollers, and no road closures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
