Jamestown Rhode Races
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Jamestown Rhode Race : Jamestown Half Marathon
The Jamestown Rhode Race stages a Half Marathon on Conanicut Island in Jamestown, Rhode Island, with sweeping views of Narragansett Bay and the Newport Pell Bridge. The event is R.I. Department of Environmental Management Green-Certified and takes place on September 26, 2026. The course passes historic Watson Farm, Mackeral Cove, and the village of Jamestown.
The route circumvents nearly the entire island, beginning and ending at Fort Getty and following both the east and west sides of the island. Runners encounter winding roads, vivid coastal landscapes, one short unpaved section before mile 2, and a longer incline around miles 9 and 10. The official course limit for the Half Marathon is 3.5 hours.
Logistics note that parking is located at Fort Getty and access is limited to registered runners; family or friends who wish to join at the finish must arrive in a registered runner's vehicle. Packet pick up is available before race day and there is on-site packet pick up on race morning. Aid stations are placed along the course and include water, medical support, port a potties, and selected fuel items such as energy gels, electrolyte drink, and bananas. Event amenities include race specific tech shirts and finisher medals, free post-event photos, live runner tracking via RaceJoy, a waterfront post-race festival, and age group and overall awards that must be claimed in person. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
