Ocean State Rhode Race
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Ocean State Rhode Races : Narragansett, RI (October 25, 2026)
The Ocean State Rhode Races in Narragansett, Rhode Island is an annual race weekend that in 2026 marks its tenth running. The event program includes three distances and a post-race festival held at Narragansett Town Beach. The marathon course is USATF certified and listed as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The full marathon route passes coastal homes, farms, old rock walls, tree-lined back roads, ocean viewpoints, river walks, and Bonnet Shores before returning to the town beach. The half marathon and 5K use shorter course layouts; detailed course maps and turn-by-turn directions are provided for each distance. The event is R.I. Department of Environmental Management Green-Certified.
Course services include aid stations with water, Nuun electrolyte drink, HoneyStinger energy gels, bananas, and port-a-potties. The marathon and half marathon have published course time limits; an early start option is offered for those needing more time. Pace groups are provided for both the marathon and half marathon at a range of finish paces.
Event amenities listed for participants include gender and race specific tech shirts, race-specific finisher medals for the marathon and half marathon, free race photos, live runner tracking via a mobile app, a recovery zone, and on-site post-race massage services. Awards are distributed by overall and age-group categories across the three distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
