Gaspee Days 5k Foot Race

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Enjoy the excitement of running before a pre-assembled cheering crowd in anticipation of the annual Gaspee Days Parade! Over 2000 runners each year flock to participate in this exciting event along the Parkway’s famed red, white, and blue road stripe. Challenge yourself to win a prize or just do it for fun – either way, you are supporting one of the area’s favorite community events, as all proceeds support funding the annual Gaspee Days Parade.

This year we celebrate 60 years of Gaspee Days!

📅 Race Details

• Start Time: The race starts at 9:30 AM sharp on Broad Street at Chiswick Road, Cranston, RI.
• Course: The course spans 5K (3.1 miles) and was bicycle calibrated by Ray Nelson.
• Route: It runs south on Broad Street into Warwick onto Narragansett Parkway then turns at General Hawkins Drive and returns north.
• Finish Line: The race finish line is just past the parade reviewing stand at Rhodes Place.
• Timing: Timing and results are coordinated by Spitler Race Systems.

⏰ Important Cut-Offs

• Cut-off Time: Due to the timing of the Parade, which immediately follows the 5K, the race has a strict cut-off time of one hour.
• Participant Limit: The race is capped at 2000 people, sign up early.
• Registration: There will be no RACE DAY registrations. All sign-ups must be completed by Friday night.
• Bandits: Bandits will not be tolerated. Think Katherine Switzer and Jock Semple.

🎽 Pre-Race Bib Pick Up

We'll be hosting a bib pick-up event date TBD from 4:00-8:00 PM at Aspray Boat House.

• Early Check-in: Beat the race-day crowds by checking in early. Pick up your bib and shirt.
• ID Requirement: You MUST bring a copy of your photo ID. If you’re checking in for someone else, please have a copy of their photo ID.
• QR Code: Please have your QR registration code ready to be scanned when you arrive.

🕖 Check-In

Bib pick-up begins at 7:30 AM and closes at 9:00 AM at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Broad Street & Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI.

NO ENTRIES ON RACE MORNING. All runners must be registered online (see here).

🎉 Post-Race Activities

• Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments are available for all runners after the race.
• Beer for Adults: All runners 21+ are able to receive one complimentary beer at the conclusion of their race.
• Beer Time Limit: Beer will stop being served at 11:00 AM, so be sure to get your included beverage right after completing the race!
• Under 21 Policy: Runners under the age of 21 will NOT receive a beer ticket. ID's will be checked at the gate before entry into the Refreshments Area.

The 5K immediately precedes the Gaspee Days Parade, which follows the race into Pawtuxet Village. Runners and their families are encouraged to stay in the area to enjoy a fun-filled morning and afternoon. Visit Gaspee.com/events to see a calendar of events for the day.

🚻 Additional Logistics

• Restrooms: Portable restrooms are provided for participant use only.
• Facilities: Showers, changing facilities, and storage areas are not available.
• Strollers & Pets: The use of strollers or baby carriers is strictly prohibited by runners. Pets are also prohibited around the race area.
• Parking: Limited parking available. Follow our social media for up-to-date parking and traffic information.

Please note that NO shirts will be given out after bib pick-up closes at 9:00 AM.