Ocean State Rhode Race
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Ocean State Rhode Races - Narragansett, RI
The Ocean State Rhode Races in Narragansett, Rhode Island, is a race weekend held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The event program includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The marathon course is USATF certified and noted as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The courses pass coastal and rural scenery including farms, coastal homes, old rock walls, tree-lined back roads, ocean views, river walks, kayak stands and fishing spots. Starts and the finish area are based at Narragansett Town Beach and the finish is located near the North Pavilion parking lot.
Parking is organized in South and West parking lots and in labeled spaces throughout downtown Narragansett; on-street parking is also available when lots are full. The marathon course will be secured for six hours and the half marathon for three and a half hours; an early start option is available for participants needing more time.
Aid stations are placed along the courses with water, electrolyte drink, energy gels and bananas; port-a-potties are provided at aid stations. Pace groups are offered for both the marathon and the half marathon at a range of target times. Event amenities include gender and race specific tech shirts, finishers medals for marathon and half marathon, free race photos and live runner tracking via the RaceJoy app. A post-race festival at the beach includes a recovery zone and complimentary post-race massages from a local therapy provider. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
