Brightstar Downtown 5K
About this race
RACE INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Downtown 5K start time: 10:00 a.m.
Youth races start time: 9:00 a.m.
There will be two youth races for boys and two races for girls for ages 1 to 5 (100 yards) and ages 6 to 10 (1/4 mile).
Start location: Memorial Blvd,, Providence, Rhode Island.
Chip timing. T-shirts for all entrants.
For safety reasons, please follow these safety rules. No pets allowed. Baby strollers are allowed for walkers only. Walkers will line up at the back for the start of the 5k. Thank you.
ENTRY FEES
ONLINE
Downtown 5K
$34 to 3/31/2026
$36 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
$38 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026
5K race day entry fee: $45
Youth races. Presented by Providence Country Day School.
$15 to 3/31/2026
$16 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
$17 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026
Race weekend Saturday and Sunday. Youth race: $20
Online entries close 9/12/2026 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refunds.
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
We encourage everyone who is able to pick up their race number before race day to make for a stress-free race morning!
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Friday, September 11th, 2026 // noon to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, September 12th, 2026// 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Race Day, Sunday, September 13th// 8:30 a.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Youth races start at 9:00 a.m.
5K starts at 10:00 a.m.
AWARDS
Prize Structure 5K
Individual Awards:
Top 3 Overall Women/Men/Non-Binary
Winner Men/Women (age 19 and under)
Winner Men/Women (age 20-29)
Winner Men/Women (age 30-39)
Winner Men/Women (age 40-49)
Winner Men/Women (age 50-59)
Winner Men/Women (age 60-64)
Winner Men/Women (age 65-69)
Winner Men/Women (age 70-74)
Winner Men/Women (age 65-79)
Winner Men/Women (age 80-84)
Winner Men/Women (age 85-90)
Winner Men/Women (age 90+)
NOTE: Overall awards are based on "Gun Time" and Age Group awards based on "Chip Time"
TEAMS
Family and Friends.(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score) Award to winning Team
Corporate teams (Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score) Award to winning Team
Note: "Family and Friends" and "Corporate Teams" awards awards are based on chip time.
Entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries.
PARKING
Parking is available at Providence Place parking lots.
Pick your distance
Running
Downtown 5K
Youth Races
VIRTUAL Downtown 5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Providence.
About Providence
Brightstar Downtown 5K takes place in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
