Brightstar Downtown 5K

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

VIRTUAL Downtown 5K Run/Walk

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — VIRTUAL Downtown 5K Run/Walk

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$34.00

Youth Races

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 0.25 Miles

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09:00

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$15.00

Downtown 5K

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:00

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$34.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Providence.

thermostat Temperature

14.2° / 23.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.3° / 22.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 40m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:26

nightlight Sunset

18:53

About Providence

Learn more about the host city, Providence.

Providence is the state capital and largest city in Rhode Island, as well as the third largest city in New England. It used to be an industrial bastion of organized crime, but Providence's Renaissance has created new parks and attractions and brought emphasis back to its historic roots. Downcity events, historic vistas, eclectic districts such as College Hill and Federal Hill, and a great nightlife make Providence a worthwhile tourist destination. Today, it is perhaps best known as the home of Brown University.