Providence Rhode Races

About the Event

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 2, 2027, at Bold Point Park, East Providence, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 8:00 a.m. from the same location. The 5k will follow at 8:15 am - all from the same cityside start.

*Back for 2027 - 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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Races Offered

Virtual 5k

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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00:00

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$20.00

Virtual Full Marathon

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$50.00

Virtual Half Marathon

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$50.00

Marathon

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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07:30

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$89.95

Half Marathon

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

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$69.95

5k

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:15

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$19.95

Kids Fun Run

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 1K

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08:20

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$10.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

10.6° / 19.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.0° / 17.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:24

nightlight Sunset

19:58

About East Providence

Learn more about the host city, East Providence.

East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, it is known as the Gateway to the East Bay. The area is predominantly residential, with elegant waterfront property and numerous apartment complexes.