Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K
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Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K
The Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K take place on Sunday, May 16, 2027, in East Providence, Rhode Island. Both courses start and finish at Pierce Memorial Stadium and run along the East Bay Bike Path with views of Narragansett Bay and the Providence skyline. The half marathon and 5K are USATF certified with certification numbers RI25003JK and RI25004JK.
Available race options include:
- Half marathon 13.1 miles, USATF certified
- 5K course, USATF certified
- Virtual half marathon 13.1 miles
- Virtual 5K
All participants receive an event specific finisher medal. The post race party includes a complimentary breakfast sandwich and a complimentary Chair 2 beer for participants 21 and older. Both road races are chip timed. The half marathon field is capped at 2,000 entrants and has a course time limit of 3.5 hours. The 5K field is capped at 1,500 entrants. A waitlist will open if fields sell out.
Pace groups led by Marathon Sports will cover finish times from 1:45 to 3:00 and do not require prior sign up. Packet pickup is offered on May 8, May 14, and May 15 at Marathon Sports in Providence, with race day pickup at Pierce Memorial Stadium starting before the event. A bag drop will operate near the finish and closes at 11 AM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
