Ocean State Rhode Race
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About the race
The Ocean State Rhode Races in Narragansett, Rhode Island is a weekend road race event held on October 25, 2026, that includes multiple distances and a finish area festival at Narragansett Town Beach. The event is Green-Certified by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and offers coastal and rural course scenery that passes farms, rock walls, waterways and ocean views.
Featured distances
- Marathon (USATF certified; Boston Marathon qualifier)
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The marathon and half courses include mapped aid station locations with water, electrolyte drink, energy gels and bananas; port-a-potties are available at aid stations. Course time limits are specified for the marathon and half; an early start option is available for those needing additional time. Pace groups are provided for both the marathon and half with multiple target finish paces.
Participant amenities include gender and race specific technical shirts, finisher medals for marathon and half, free race photos, live runner tracking via the RaceJoy app, a Recover Zone with free post-race stretching, and a post-race gathering at a nearby brewery where runners 21 and over may redeem a complimentary beverage. Awards are distributed by overall and standard age group categories for all three distances. Parking and start/finish locations are listed for Narragansett Town Beach and the North Pavilion parking lot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
