Ocean State Rhode Race
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About the race
The Ocean State Rhode Races in Narragansett, Rhode Island take place on October 25, 2026 and include a Marathon, a Half Marathon, and a 5K. This is the tenth annual running of the event, held around Narragansett Town Beach and nearby roadways.
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The full marathon course passes coastal homes, working farms, old rock walls and tree-lined back roads, and includes ocean views, river walks and kayak stands. The course is USATF certified and listed as an Abbott World Marathon Major and Boston Marathon qualifier. The half marathon is the final stop of the five-stop Rhode Race Series.
Race amenities include a finish line festival at the Town Beach, a post-race party at Whalers Brewing Company about ten minutes away with a complimentary beverage for those 21 and older, free race photos, gender and race specific tech shirts, and finisher medals for marathon and half marathon participants. The event is R.I. Department of Environmental Management Green Certified. The Ocean State 5K is affiliated with Rhode Island Senior Games and can qualify runners for the National Senior Games Association competition in 2027 in age groups from 50 to 80 plus.
Logistics notes: packet pick-up is available Friday in Providence, Saturday at the South Kingstown Recreation Center, and limited race-day pick-up at the Narragansett Town Beach north lot by reservation. The marathon course is secured for six hours and the half marathon for three and a half hours. Aid stations and port-a-potties are located throughout the courses and some stations provide HoneyStinger gels, Nuun electrolyte drink and bananas. Pace groups are provided for both distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
