Providence Rhode Races

Event overview

Providence Rhode Races takes place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Bold Point Park in East Providence, Rhode Island. The event includes in-person and virtual distance options and is partnered with the Make A Wish foundation. The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The event is Green-Certified by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. The organizers state the event is held rain or shine and that refunds are not offered except in the case of an event cancellation for severe weather.

Distances

• Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 5K
• Kids Fun Run (1k, limited to children under 10; no strollers; one parent may run if registered)
• Virtual Full Marathon
• Virtual Half Marathon
• Virtual 5k

Course and logistics

All races start and finish at Bold Point Park. The marathon and half routes use the Linear Park bridge, India Point Park, riverfront bike paths and closed roads, an out-and-back on Blackstone Boulevard, the Henderson Bridge bike lanes, Waterfront Drive, a loop around the RI Country Club in Barrington, and the East Bay Bike Path. The 5K uses Veteran’s Memorial Parkway and the East Bay Bike Path. Packet pick-up is offered before race day at Columbus Hall and limited on-site packet pick-up is available on race morning by reservation. Shuttle service and designated participant parking areas are provided.

Support and amenities

Aid stations are located along the courses and include water, electrolyte drink, some GU energy gels and bananas; port-a-potties at each aid station. Pace groups are provided for marathon and half distances. The event offers gender-specific tech shirts, finisher medals for marathon and half, free race photos, live tracking via the RaceJoy app, a post-race festival at Bold Point Park with food and beverages, and free post-race massages. Awards are given to top overall finishers and age-group places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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