Providence Rhode Races
About this race
Join us in the Creative Capital for this historic marathon, half marathon and 5k. Providence Rhode Races winds through 4 of Rhode Island's famous communities, providing runners with a truly unique RI experience. Enjoy historic neighborhoods, treelined streets, sweeping coastal views, and working waterfronts.
The Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Bold Point Park, East Providence, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 8:00 a.m. from the same location. The RI 250th Anniversary 5k will follow at 8:15 am - all from the same cityside start.
*New for 2026 - The Kids Fun Run is BACK! The Kids' Fun Run will start and finish at the same Bold Point Park location, directly following the 5k start. It is a one-kilometer course, and limited to children under 10. No strollers are allowed. One parent is allowed to run with their child but must also be registered. All children under 10 who finish will receive a participation medal.
The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Please Note: Providence Rhode Races will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.
For more information visit our event website, RhodeRaces.com
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Join fellow runners on May 3, 2026 for the Providence Rhode Races. It's a fantastic Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in East Providence.
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Running
Marathon
The course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Half Marathon
RI250 5k: The Renunciation Run
Kids Fun Run
The Kids' Fun Run will start and finish at the same Bold Point Park location, directly following the 5k start. It is a one-kilometer course, and limited to children under 10. No strollers are allowed. One parent is allowed to run with their child but must also be registered. All children under 10 who finish will receive a participation medal.
Virtual Full Marathon
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the distance between May 1 and May 31 on your own time and course. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CgH8lza4GjASh9Xo2IDMc1KqqJJpF2TIejYVmMKUX_0/edit?usp=sharing
Virtual Half Marathon
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the distance between May 1 and May 31 on your own time and course. Please note - The virtual runners will be prohibited from joining us on race day if we are under strict participant caps. This is to ensure that we abide by all local and state guidelines and ensure we live up to the demands and restrictions placed on us as a condition of our race permit. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CgH8lza4GjASh9Xo2IDMc1KqqJJpF2TIejYVmMKUX_0/edit?usp=sharing
Virtual 5k
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the distance between May 1 to May 31 on your own time and course. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CgH8lza4GjASh9Xo2IDMc1KqqJJpF2TIejYVmMKUX_0/edit?usp=sharing
Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in East Providence.
About East Providence
Providence Rhode Races takes place in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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- East Providence Running Calendar 2026 See all upcoming race dates.
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