Ocean State Rhode Race
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Ocean State Rhode Races
The 10th Annual Ocean State Rhode Races takes place on October 25, 2026 in Narragansett, Rhode Island at Narragansett Town Beach. The event weekend includes these race options:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Virtual Full Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 5k
The full marathon is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Majors qualifier. The half marathon is the final stop of the Rhode Race Series.
Race format and course
All races are chip timed and both gun time and chip time are provided. Aid stations are located at approximately 2-mile intervals on the half and full marathon courses and offer water and an electrolyte drink; some stations will also have energy gels and bananas. The half marathon course is relatively flat with specific hill sections noted on the course map; the full marathon shares the half course and includes additional rolling hills on sections of the route. Roads remain open to traffic and coned running lanes are used.
Logistics and policies
Medals are awarded to half and full marathon finishers. All participants receive a race shirt; shirt sizes are only guaranteed for orders placed before June 1. There is a 6-hour official time limit for the marathon. An early starters option provides up to one additional hour to finish but may have limited course support and can affect award eligibility. Packet pickup requires ID and reserved options are available; gear check is offered at the start with labeled bags only and organizers are not responsible for valuables. Dogs, strollers, and bicycles are not permitted on course. Results are posted on the event site within 24 hours after the race. Parking is available in nearby beach lots and on-street locations; lots fill up, so arriving early is recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
