Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

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Pierce Memorial Stadium, East Providence RI

Sunday, May 18th, 2025

📅 SAVE THE DATE!

The Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K is BACK and set for Sunday, May 18th, 2025.

🏃‍♂️ RACE DETAILS

Choose from either the half marathon or 5K, which offer some of the best views in Rhode Island, including scenic views of Narragansett Bay and the iconic Providence skyline along the East Bay Bike Path. Both USATF-certified courses conveniently start and finish at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence, RI.

Participant Cap: The Rhode Island Half Marathon will be capped at 2,000 participants.
Waitlist: Once the field is sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available.
Register: Register today to reserve your spot on the start line with us!
Course Update: Course updates for 2025 include various enhancements for runner experience.

🚦 COURSE UPDATES FOR 2025

Final Hill: The Half Marathon course will no longer include the final hill of the 2024 course at Mile 12.
Start Time: The Half Marathon & 5K races will start together at 7:30am at Pierce Field.
5K Route: The 5K will follow Veteran’s Memorial Parkway with the half marathon before turning right onto the bike path at Kettle Point Ave.
Facilities: Additional porta-potties at Pierce Field as well as on-course.

🍽️ FREE PERKS

Breakfast: FREE breakfast sandwich for all participants in the 5k and half marathon.
Drinks: One FREE Chair 2 beer for all participants age 21 and over.
T-shirts: T-shirts for all entrants who register online before race day.
Finisher Medals: Finisher Medallions for the Half Marathon & 5K.

🕒 START LOCATION & TIME

Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Start Times: Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM // 5K Start Time: 7:30am
Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
Timing: All participants will be chip-timed with a time limit of 3.5 hours.

👟 PACE GROUPS

The Pacers from the experienced team at Marathon Sports will be leading six groups in the RI Half Marathon. Full details can be found below.

PACE TIMES: We will have pace groups for the following finishing times: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.
Join: Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
Find Pacers: Head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the start of the race to meet the pacers.
Final Instructions: Your Pacer will provide their final instructions five to 10 minutes before the start.

💳 ONLINE ENTRY FEES

Online registration will close on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 7pm.

Rhode Island Half Marathon: $70 to 12/31/2024, increasing to $100 for race weekend.
Rhode Island 5k Run/Walk: $32 to 12/31/2024, increasing to $45 for race weekend.
No Refunds: No refunds. No pets.
Stroller Policy: Start in the back for safety purposes if you are running or walking with a stroller.

📦 PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION

Pre-Race Pickup: May 10th, May 16th, and May 17th at Marathon Sports, Providence Place.
Race Day Pickup: Starts at 6:15am on race day, Sunday May 18th, 2025, at Pierce Memorial Stadium.
Parking: Available at stadium lots. Please do not park where cones are placed on the course.